Waste and Resource Recovery Act 2022

The Board consists of not less than 5, and not more than 7, members appointed by the Minister under subsection (2)(a).

The Minister may – appoint a person to be a member of the Board; and appoint a member of the Board, whom the Minister considers to have expertise or experience in public administration, to be the chairperson of the Board.

One of the members appointed by the Minister under subsection (2)(a) is to be a representative of local government nominated by the Local Government Association.

In appointing the members of the Board under subsection (2)(a), the Minister is to ensure that the members – have skill, experience and knowledge in one or more of the following matters:waste management; remote area waste management; resource recovery; industry development; regional development; finance; public sector administration; risk management; corporate governance; a particular function, or vocational interest, that is relevant to the functions of the Board; and are able to make a contribution to the functions of the Board.

Schedule 1 has effect in respect of the members of the Board.

Schedule 2 has effect in respect of the meetings of the Board.