South Australian Numbered Acts South Australian Numbered Acts9—Premier's Climate Change Council
(1) The Premier's
Climate Change Council is established.
(2) The Council will
consist of at least 7 and not more than 10 members appointed by the Minister
with a view to obtaining a reasonable range of persons from across the
following sectors and a balance of expertise that is relevant to addressing or
adapting to climate change:
(a) the
State Government;
(b) the
local government sector;
(c) the
business community;
(d) the
environment and conservation sector;
(e) the
scientific community;
(f)
other sectors of the State's community more generally.
(3) The Minister
should seek to appoint persons who can demonstrate—
(a) a
commitment to action to address climate change; and
(b) an
understanding of the issues and impacts associated with climate change.
(4) The Minister
should consult with the Local Government Association of South Australia before
making an appointment for the purposes of subsection (2)(b).
(5) The Minister
should consult with the Conservation Council of South Australia before making
an appointment for the purposes of subsection (2)(d).
(6) At least 1 member
of the Council must be a woman and at least 1 member must be a man.