(1) A Board member is to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument, on a full - time basis or on a part - time basis.
(2) The Minister must appoint one of the * Board members to be the * Chair. However, that member must not be:
(a) a person who holds any office or appointment (other than as a Board member) under a law of the Commonwealth on a full - time basis; or
(b) a person appointed or engaged under the Public Service Act 1999 .
(3) A person's appointment as a * Board member is not
invalid because of a defect or irregularity in connection with the
person's appointment.