SCHEDULE 1 - Constitution and membership of Electrical Licensing Board

Section 7

1.    Constitution of Electrical Licensing Board

(1) The Electrical Licensing Board consists of not more than 8 members appointed by the Minister.

(2) A person is not eligible for appointment as a member of the Electrical Licensing Board unless the person has qualifications and experience relevant to the Board's functions.

2.    Chairperson

One member of the Electrical Licensing Board is to be appointed by the Minister as the Chairperson of the Board.

3.    Conditions of membership

(1) Each member of the Electrical Licensing Board –

(a) is to be appointed by the Minister for a term not exceeding 3 years stated in the instrument of appointment; and

(b) is entitled to be paid remuneration and travelling allowances from time to time fixed by the Minister in respect of that member; and

(c) is not, as a member of the Electrical Licensing Board, subject to the Tasmanian State Service Act 1984 .

(2) A member of the Electrical Licensing Board is eligible for reappointment at the end of a term of appointment.

(3) A member of the Electrical Licensing Board –

(a) may resign by written notice to the Minister; and

(b) may be removed by the Minister for incapacity or misbehaviour.