(1) Each WEA member is to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument.
Note: The WEA member is eligible for reappointment: see subsection 33(4A) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 .
(2) A person is not eligible for appointment as a WEA member unless the Minister is satisfied that the person has:
(a) substantial experience or knowledge; and
(b) significant standing;
in at least one of the following fields:
(c) international trade;
(d) international marketing;
(e) commodity trading;
(f) foreign exchange trading;
(g) finance;
(h) economics;
(i) regulation;
(j) public policy;
(k) business;
(l) law;
(m) grain production;
(n) grain handling.
(3) A WEA member holds office on a part‑time basis.