8. (1) The Board shall consist of the following members:
(a) a Chairperson;
(b) 1 person appointed after consultation with the Canberra Institute of Technology;
(c) 1 person appointed after consultation with the Vocational Education and Training Authority;
(d) 1 person appointed after consultation with The Australian National University;
(e) 1 person appointed after consultation with the University of Canberra;
(f) 1 person appointed after consultation with the body known as the Association of Independent Schools;
(g) 1 person appointed after consultation with the Australian Capital Territory branch of the Australian Education Union;
(h) 1 person appointed after consultation with the body known as the Catholic Education Commission;
(i) 1 person appointed after consultation with the body known as the Secondary College Principals' Association;
(j) 1 person appointed after consultation with the body known as the ACT Council of Parents and Citizens Associations;
(k) 1 person appointed after consultation with the Association of Parents and Friends of the ACT Schools Inc.;
(l) 1 person appointed after consultation with the ACT and Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry;
(m) 1 person appointed after consultation with the ACT Trades and Labour Council;
(n) the Chief Executive;
(o) the Executive Officer.
(2) A member referred to in paragraphs (1) (a) to (m) (inclusive) shall be appointed by the Minister by instrument.
(3) The Minister shall not appoint a person to be a member of the Board unless satisfied that the person has qualifications and expertise relevant to the functions of the Board.