Environment Protection Act 2017

The Authority may establish advisory panels for the purpose of providing advice to the Authority on any matter arising from the administration of this Act or the regulations.

The Authority may determine—

the process for establishing an advisory panel; and

the terms of reference for an advisory panel; and

matters relating to the procedure of an advisory panel, including but not limited to—

the extent to which a panel can regulate its own proceedings; and

reporting requirements; and

whether the panel may call for submissions; and

the terms and conditions of the appointment of members of an advisory panel.

The Authority may appoint any person to be a member of an advisory panel that the Authority is satisfied has the appropriate level of expert knowledge, skills or experience.

One member must be appointed as the chairperson of the advisory panel.

A member of the advisory panel is appointed for the period (not exceeding 5 years) specified in the instrument of appointment.

A member of the advisory panel is eligible for reappointment.

A member of an advisory panel must be paid any allowances and expenses that are determined by the Authority.

The Authority must have regard to, but is not bound by, any advice provided by an advisory panel.