Commonwealth Numbered Acts Commonwealth Numbered Acts(1) The members are to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument.
(2) A member holds office on a part‑time basis.
(3) A member holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 3 years.
(4) A person must not be appointed for a period if the sum of:
(a) that period; and
(b) any periods of previous appointment of the person as a member;
exceeds 9 years.
(5) The performance of the functions or the exercise of the powers of the Board is not affected by reason only of the number of members falling below 5 for a period of not more than 6 months.