(1)  The Board consists of –

(a) two persons who are local legal practitioners and who are nominated by the Law Society; and

(b) one person who is a local legal practitioner and who is nominated by the Tasmanian Bar; and

(c) one person who is a local legal practitioner and who is nominated by the Minister; and

(d) two persons, nominated by the Minister, who –

(i) are lay persons; and

(ii) have not completed the degree of Bachelor of Laws or equivalent, either in this State or in another jurisdiction, whether or not combined with any other degree.

(2)  The members are appointed by the Governor.

(3)  The Board is to elect one of its members referred to in subsection (1) to be chairperson of the Board and that person holds office as chairperson for such term and on such conditions as are determined by the Board.

(4)  Schedule 2 has effect with respect to membership of the Board.

(5)  Schedule 3 has effect with respect to meetings of the Board.

Division 2 - Functions and powers of Board