(1)  The members of the Commission referred to in section 7(b) are appointed by the Governor.

(2)  Before a person is appointed as a member of the Commission, the Minister is to consult –

(a) the Parliamentary leader of each party represented in the Assembly; and

(b) the President of the Council.

(3)  A person is not eligible to be appointed as a member of the Commission referred to in section 7(b) if that person is, or has been in the period of 5 years immediately preceding the date on which it is proposed to appoint that person –

(a) a Member of a House of Parliament of the Commonwealth or a State or Territory; or

(b) a member of a party that is registered under this Act or under an Act of the Commonwealth or another State or a Territory as a political party or a member of a similar organisation.

(4)  The Governor may appoint a member of the Commission, other than the Commissioner, to be chairperson of the Commission.

(5)  Schedule 1 has effect with respect to membership of the Commission.

(6)  Schedule 2 has effect with respect to meetings of the Commission.