Ageing and Disability Commissioner Act 2019

There is to be an Ageing and Disability Advisory Board.

The function of the Board is to advise the Commissioner on any matter that the Board considers appropriate or that is referred to the Board by the Commissioner.

The Board is to consist of the Commissioner and persons appointed by the Commissioner who, in the Commissioner’s opinion, have relevant knowledge of and experience in matters relating to adults with disability and older adults (the appointed members).

The Commissioner must ensure that the composition of the Board reflects the diversity of the community and includes the following—

2 or more persons with disability,

2 or more older adults,

a representative of independent specialist advocacy, information and representative organisations for people with disability in New South Wales,

a representative of independent specialist advocacy, information and representative organisations for older adults in New South Wales,

1 or more persons representing persons employed in the provision of disability services or services for older adults.

An appointed member is to be appointed to the Board for a period of 3 years or less and may be re-appointed.

The Board is to elect a chairperson and deputy chairperson from the appointed members.

The procedure for the calling of meetings of the Board and for the conduct of those meetings is to be determined by the Commissioner.

An appointed member is entitled to be paid the fees and allowances (if any) that the Commissioner may from time to time determine for the member.

The Commissioner may remove an appointed member from the Board at any time and must provide a report on the removal to the Presiding Officer of each House of Parliament.