Education and Training Reform Act 2006

A Regional Council consists of not less than 5 and not more than 9 members appointed by the Minister of whom—

one member is to be appointed by the members of the Regional Council as Chairperson; and

one member is to be appointed by the members of the Regional Council as Deputy Chairperson.

The Minister must consult with any community, or other group or organisation in the region which is, in the Minister's opinion, appropriate concerning the membership of a Regional Council for that region.

In appointing members of a Regional Council, the Minister must consider any advice given in a consultation under subsection (2) and ensure that the members of the Council—

reflect the knowledge, skills and experience of the adult, community education sector; and

reflect in a fair and balanced way the diversity of the community in that region; and

have knowledge and experience of governance responsibilities; and

have knowledge and experience of issues affecting the local industry and the broader local community in that region.

The members of a Council may co-opt, for one term of office and for a period not exceeding one year, not more than 2 members.

A co-opted member of the Council has the same rights, powers, duties and entitlements as any other member of the Council for the period during which he or she is co-opted.