Australian Capital Territory Repealed Acts

This legislation has been repealed.

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ACT 1999 (REPEALED) - SECT 36

    (1)     The council consists of not less than 3, nor more than 10, members appointed by the Minister from the community.

Note 1     For the making of appointments (including acting appointments), see Legislation Act, pt 19.3.

Note 2     In particular, an appointment may be made by naming a person or nominating the occupant of a position (see Legislation Act, s 207).

Note 3     Certain Ministerial appointments require consultation with an Assembly committee and are disallowable (see Legislation Act, div 19.3.3).

    (2)     The Minister must ensure that there is always—

        (a)     at least 1 member who represents the interests of carers; and

        (b)     at least 1 member who represents the interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

    (3)     The Minister may appoint a person to the council only if satisfied that the person—

        (a)     has expertise in relation to services for children or young people; or

        (b)     represents the interests of carers.

    (4)     A person is a member of the council for the term, and on the terms and conditions, stated in the appointment.