New South Wales Consolidated Acts

WORKERS' COMPENSATION (DUST DISEASES) ACT 1942 - SECT 5AC

5AC Dust Diseases Board

(1) There is established a Dust Diseases Board comprising the following members appointed by the Minister--

(a) 3 persons appointed to represent employers,

(b) 3 persons appointed to represent employees,

(c) representatives of dust diseases sufferers' support, advocacy or awareness groups or organisations,

(d) persons involved in research into dust diseases or in academic matters relating to dust diseases,

(e) health professionals,

(f) an independent chairperson.

(2) The Dust Diseases Board has such functions as are conferred or imposed on it by or under this or any other Act.

(3) Subject to the regulations, a member of the Dust Diseases Board holds office for such period (not exceeding 3 years) as is specified in the member's instrument of appointment.

(4) Subject to the regulations, the procedure for the calling of meetings of the Dust Diseases Board and for the conduct of business at those meetings is to be determined by the Chairperson of the Dust Diseases Board.

(5) The regulations may make provision for or with respect to the members and procedure of the Dust Diseases Board.