Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AND BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION ACT 1999 - SECT 505C

  (1)   The committee established by this section as previously in force is continued in existence with the new name of the Independent Expert Scientific Committee on Unconventional Gas Development and Large Coal Mining Development.

Note:   See also section   25B of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 .

  (2)   The Committee is to consist of at least 5, but not more than 8, members.

  (3)   A member of the Committee is to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument, on a part - time basis.

  (4)   The Minister must appoint one member of the Committee to be the Chair.

  (5)   When appointing members of the Committee, the Minister must ensure that:

  (a)   each member (other than the Chair) possesses appropriate scientific qualifications or expertise that the Minister considers relevant to the performance of the Committee's functions; and

  (b)   each member's appointment is not being made to represent any particular body, group or community.

  (6)   The Minister must also ensure that a majority of the members possess scientific qualifications and expertise in one or more of the following areas:

  (a)   geology;

  (b)   hydrology;

  (c)   hydrogeology;

  (d)   ecology.

Note:   Other provisions relating to members are set out in Division   3.