(1)  A Regional Committee for a region consists of –

(a) the Regional Controller for that region; and

(b) each person holding a position or office determined by the Regional Controller; and

(c) any other persons the Regional Controller considers appropriate.

(2)  A member referred to in subsection (1)(c) is appointed by the Regional Controller for the period specified in the instrument of appointment.

(3)  In determining a position or office under subsection (1)(b) or appointing a person under subsection (2) , the Regional Controller is to comply with any directions given by the State Controller.

(4)  The Regional Controller for a region is the chairperson of the Regional Committee for that region.

(5)  The executive officer of a Regional Committee is –

(a) a member of the Regional Committee appointed to be executive officer by the Regional Controller; or

(b) if there is no appointment under paragraph (a) in effect, a member of the State Emergency Service determined by the Director SES.

(6)  If a member of the State Emergency Service who is not a member of the Regional Committee referred to in subsection (1)(b) or (c) is determined by the Director SES to be the executive officer under subsection (5)(b) , while that member is the executive officer he or she is a member of the Regional Committee.

(7)  If the Regional Controller considers that it would be helpful for the Regional Committee to have the advice of any person in respect of any matter under the Committee's consideration, the chairperson may invite, allow or require that person to attend a meeting of the Committee to give advice and opinions on that matter.

(8)  Schedule 3 has effect with respect to the membership and meetings of each Regional Committee.