Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY LEGISLATION AMENDMENT ACT 2017 (NO. 41 OF 2017) - SECT 15

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    (3)     The Speaker must not appoint a person as a member of the electoral commission unless—

        (a)     the Speaker is satisfied that the person has extensive knowledge of, and experience in—

              (i)     for the commissioner—

    (A)     electoral systems or management; or

    (B)     public administration; or

              (ii)     for a member other than the commissioner—

    (A)     an area mentioned in subparagraph (i); or

    (B)     another area that is relevant to and consistent with the functions of a member of the electoral commission; and

        (b)     the relevant Assembly committee agrees to the person's appointment.