Aboriginal Affairs Planning Authority Act 1972

There shall be established a council, to be known as the Aboriginal Advisory Council, for the purpose of advising the Authority on matters relating to the interests and well‑being of persons of Aboriginal descent.

The Council shall consist of persons of Aboriginal descent chosen by and from persons of Aboriginal descent living in Western Australia in accordance with such methods, and in such number as the Minister may from time to time approve.

The chairman of the Council shall be chosen by and from amongst the members of the Council.

Subject to the approval of the Minister, the convening of meetings of the Council and the procedures to be adopted shall be matters for the Council to determine.

The performance of the functions of the Council is not affected by reason only of there being a vacancy in the office of a member.

The members for the time being of the Council may be paid such remuneration and allowances as the Minister determines.

Where a Council member in the opinion of the chairman of the meeting has a material pecuniary interest in any matter, the chairman may call upon the member to disclose the nature of his interest and in default of any such disclosure, may thereupon determine that such an interest exists.

Every determination that a member is so interested in any matter shall be recorded in the record of the proceedings of the meeting at which it is made.

Where the chairman determines that a member has an undisclosed interest in any matter before the meeting for consideration that member may take part in the consideration or discussion but shall not vote.

In all cases of dispute, doubt or difficulty respecting or arising out of matters of procedure or order, or as to the determination of an interest then, subject to the Minister, the decision of the chairman shall be final and conclusive.

A record of the proceedings of every meeting shall be kept in such manner as the Minister may direct or approve, and shall be certified as correct by the member presiding at that or the next succeeding meeting.