(1)  The Director is to appoint to be members of a pool of experts those persons who, in the opinion of the Director, have experience or expertise in relation to such matters as the Director considers may be relevant to assist in the conduct and determination of adjudication applications.

(2)  The Director must consult with industry bodies and representatives before appointing a person to be a member of the pool of experts.

(3)  A State Service officer or State Service employee may not be appointed to be a member of the pool of experts if he or she has been made available to the Director, under another Act, to enable the Director to perform his or her functions and exercise his or her powers under this Act or any other Act.