Northern Territory Numbered Acts Northern Territory Numbered Acts(1) A member holds office for the period, not exceeding 4 years, specified in his or her instrument of appointment.
(2) A member is eligible for reappointment but, subject to subsection (3), must not serve more than 3 consecutive terms.
(3) However, if the Minister is satisfied that exceptional circumstances warrant the appointment of a person who would otherwise be ineligible for appointment because of subsection (2), the Minister may appoint the person.