Commonwealth Numbered Acts

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION (EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR WOMEN) ACT 1986 No. 91 of 1986 - SECT 31

31. (1) Subject to this section the Minister may, in consultation with the
Director, establish such advisory committees as the Minister considers
necessary for the purpose of giving advice to the Minister and to the Director
on particular matters or classes of matters relating to affirmative action
programs, functions of the Director or the operation of this Act.

(2) An advisory committee shall consist of such persons as the Minister from
time to time appoints.

(3) For the purposes of assisting the Minister in the appointment of the
members of an advisory committee, the Director may provide the Minister with a
list of the names of persons-

   (a)  representing industry or business (including a part of an industry);

   (b)  representing trade unions;

   (c)  representing higher education institutions;

   (d)  representing organisations who represent women; or

   (e)  having special knowledge or interest in relation to affirmative action
        programs, the functions of the Director or the operation of this Act.

(4) A member of an advisory committee holds office for such period as is
specified in the instrument of appointment, but is eligible for
re-appointment.

(5) A member of an advisory committee may resign from office by writing signed
and delivered to the Minister.

(6) The number of members of an advisory committee required to constitute a
quorum at a meeting of that advisory committee shall be as determined by the
Minister.

(7) If the Minister decides that a member of an advisory committee should be
remunerated, that member shall be paid such remuneration as is determined by
the Remuneration Tribunal.

(8) A member of an advisory committee shall be paid such allowances as are
prescribed.

(9) Sub-sections (7) and (8) have effect subject to the Remuneration Tribunals
Act 1973.