Racing Act 1958

The Integrity Board consists of not less than 7 and no more than 9 members appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Minister of whom—

one is to be the Chairperson; and

3 are to be Deputy Chairpersons.

The Chairperson must be a person who is an Australian lawyer with not less than 7 years experience as an Australian lawyer.

The Deputy Chairpersons must be persons whom the Minister believes have the requisite knowledge of the relevant racing code being—

a Deputy Chairperson with knowledge in greyhound racing; and

a Deputy Chairperson with knowledge in harness racing; and

a Deputy Chairperson with knowledge in thoroughbred racing.

The other members of the Integrity Board must be persons who the Minister believes have the skills, experience and knowledge necessary to assist the Board to carry out its functions.

The following persons are not eligible for appointment as a member of the Integrity Board—

a person who is a current director, board member or employee of a controlling body or a racing club;

a person who has or obtains a financial or proprietary interest in a racing greyhound or a thoroughbred or standardbred racehorse;

a person who is registered or licensed by a controlling body under the rules.