Constitution of CGO etc
6 Constitution of CGO etc
CGO consists of 4 members nominated by the Minister and appointed by the Governor.
The
Governor may appoint 1 of the members of CGO as the principal member.
Note—
The principal member may use the title "Coordinator General".
In nominating members for appointment, the Minister must ensure that at least 1 member has, in the Minister's opinion, knowledge, expertise or experience relating to AUKUS.
Note—
The member appointed on the basis of their knowledge, expertise or experience relating to AUKUS may use the title "AUKUS
Coordinator".
In addition, in nominating members for appointment, the Minister must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that the membership of
CGO reflects an appropriate diversity of experience and perspectives (whether business, industry, government or other experience or perspectives) and should have regard to the knowledge, experience and background of each person to be nominated for appointment.
A member will be appointed on conditions determined by the Governor and for a term (not exceeding 5 years) specified in the instrument of appointment.
A member is eligible for re‑appointment to CGO at the expiration of a term of office.
The
Governor may, on the recommendation of the Minister, appoint a suitable person to be a deputy of a member of CGO (other than the principal member) and to act as a member of CGO during any period of absence of the member.
Note—
Subsection (3) had not come into operation at the date of the publication of this version.
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