(1)  The Academy has a Board of Directors consisting of 7 persons appointed by the Minister.

(2)  Before appointing a person to the Board, the Minister must call for expressions of interest in the appointment by advertising in at least 3 daily newspapers printed, and circulating, in Tasmania.

(3)  In appointing a person to the Board, the Minister is to –

(a) have regard to the need for the directors together to have –

(i) the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure that the functions of the Academy are performed competently; and

(ii) business and financial skills; and

(iii) an understanding of the post-Year 10 educational needs of students and potential students and the requirements for meeting those needs; and

(b) if the Minister has called for expressions of interest, consider any expressions of interest received; and

(c) take into account the desirability of having as directors both men and women; and

(d) take into account the desirability of having as directors persons with an understanding of the interests of parents and the community; and

(e) take into account the desirability of having as directors persons from all regions of the State.

(4)  The Minister may appoint a director as chairperson of the Board.

(5)  Schedule 1 has effect with respect to the directors.

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