Food Act 2003

The Minister is to establish a Food Regulation Forum consisting of the following members—

the Chief Executive Officer or a nominee of the Chief Executive Officer,

2 persons appointed by the Minister, on the nomination of the Chief Executive Officer, who are members of staff of the Food Authority,

one person who the Minister is satisfied has experience in local government matters and who is appointed by the Minister with the concurrence of the President of Local Government NSW,

3 persons appointed by the Minister, on the nomination of Local Government NSW, to represent that body,

one person appointed by the Minister, on the nomination of Local Government Professionals Australia, NSW, to represent that body,

2 persons appointed by the Minister, on the nomination of Environmental Health Australia, to represent that body,

2 persons appointed by the Minister, on the nomination of the Development and Environmental Professionals’ Association, to represent that Association.

The person appointed under subsection (1) (c) is to be the Chair of the Forum.

If a nomination referred to in subsection (1) (d), (e), (f) or (g) is not made by a body within such time as the Minister allows, the Minister may appoint a person the Minister considers to be suitable to represent that body in place of a person required to be so nominated.

A person appointed by the Minister under this section holds office for the term specified in the instrument of appointment but may be removed from office by the Minister.

Subject to any directions of the Minister, the Forum is to determine the procedure of the Forum, including the calling and conduct of meetings of the Forum, the vacation of office of members, the filling of vacancies and the appointment of deputies.