Charitable Collections Regulations 1947

The Minister may appoint a person as a member of the advisory committee if the Minister is satisfied that the person —

has knowledge, experience or qualifications relevant to the functions of the advisory committee; or

is a representative of an interest group, industry or occupation that is relevant to the functions of the advisory committee.

A member of the advisory committee —

holds office for the period, not exceeding 3 years, that is specified in the instrument of appointment; and

is eligible for reappointment; and

may resign by written notice given to the Minister.

The Minister may, by written notice given to a member of the advisory committee, terminate the appointment of the member —

if the member has been absent, without leave or reasonable excuse, from 3 consecutive meetings of which the member has had notice; or

in the case of a member appointed under subregulation (1)(a) — if the member ceases to hold the qualifications by virtue of which the member was appointed to the committee; or

in the case of a member appointed under subregulation (1)(b) — if the Minister is no longer satisfied that the member is a representative, or an appropriate representative, of the relevant interest group, industry or occupation; or

for any of the following —

physical or mental inability to perform satisfactorily the duties of the office, otherwise than because of temporary illness;

misconduct;

incompetence;

neglect of duty.

Each member of the advisory committee is entitled to be paid the remuneration (if any) that the Minister, on the recommendation of the Public Sector Commissioner, determines in the case of that member.