After Division 4 of Part I of the Principal Act insert —
(1) The Secretary, by instrument, may appoint a person who is a member of the Aboriginal community as an Aboriginal elder or respected person for the purpose of performing functions in relation to the Koori Court Division as set out in this Act.
(2) An Aboriginal elder or respected person holds office for the period, and on the terms and conditions, determined by the Secretary and specified in the instrument of appointment.
(3) An Aboriginal elder or respected person may resign from office by writing signed by him or her and delivered to the Secretary.".