Libraries Act 1982

The Board will consist of not more than 8 members appointed by the Governor, of whom—

3 will be persons, nominated by the LGA, who may comprise, in any combination—

council members; or

librarians employed in a public library; or

community information officers employed by a council; or

any other officers or employees of a council; or

any other persons with experience in local government; and

the remainder will be nominated by the Minister.

At least 2 members must be women and at least 2 must be men.

The Governor will appoint 1 of the members to be the presiding member.

The Governor may appoint a suitable person to be a deputy of a member (being a person nominated by the body or person who nominated the member) and the deputy may perform or exercise the functions and powers of the member in the member's absence.