(1) The ASADA may, by writing, establish advisory committees to assist it in performing any of its functions.
Note: For variation and revocation, see subsection 33(3) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 .
(2) An advisory committee consists of such individuals as the ASADA from time to time appoints, by writing, to the committee.
Note: For re‑appointment, see subsection 33(4A) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 .
(3) The ASADA may give an advisory committee written directions as to:
(a) the way in which the committee is to carry out its functions; and
(b) procedures to be followed in relation to meetings.
(4) If:
(a) a committee member has incurred reasonable expenses in performing his or her duties as a committee member; and
(b) the committee member is neither an ASADA member nor a member of the ASADA staff; and
(c) the ASADA Chair has approved the reimbursement of those expenses;
the ASADA must, on behalf of the Commonwealth, reimburse those expenses.
(5) An appointment to an advisory committee is not a public office within the meaning of the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973 .
(6) An instrument under subsection (1) is not a legislative instrument.
(7) A direction under subsection (3) is not a legislative instrument.