Local Government Act 2009

A person is qualified to be a commissioner only if the person—

has extensive knowledge of, and experience in, any of the following—

local government;

community affairs;

industrial relations;

public administration;

public finance; or

has other knowledge and experience the Governor in Council considers appropriate.

However, a person is not qualified to be a commissioner if the person—

is a councillor; or

is a nominee for election as a councillor; or

accepts appointment as a councillor; or

is an employee of a local government; or

is a contractor of a local government; or

is a consultant engaged by a local government; or

is a member of an Australian Parliament; or

is a nominee for election as a member of an Australian Parliament; or

has a conviction for an indictable offence, other than a spent conviction; or

is an insolvent under administration; or

is a person prescribed by regulation.