Commonwealth Numbered Acts

ABORIGINAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ACT 1980 No. 34 of 1980 - SECT 13

13. (1) The Commission shall consist of 10 members, namely-

   (a)  a Chairman;

   (b)  a Deputy Chairman; and

   (c)  8 other members, who shall be appointed by the Governor-General.

(2) The members shall be Aboriginals.

(3) A member-

   (a)  shall be appointed for such period, not exceeding 5 years, as is
        specified in the instrument of his appointment; and

   (b)  is eligible for re-appointment.

(4) The performance of the functions or the exercise of the powers of the
Commission is not affected by reason only of there being a vacancy or
vacancies in the membership of the Commission.

(5) The appointment of a member is not invalidated and shall not be called in
question by reason of a defect or irregularity in or in connection with his
appointment.

(6) The members hold office on such terms and conditions (if any) in respect
of matters not provided for by this Act as are determined by the
Governor-General.