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CHILD WELLBEING AND SAFETY ACT 2005 - SECT 9

Constitution of Council

S. 9(1) substituted by No. 79/2012 s. 76(1).

    (1)     The Victorian Children's Council consists of at least 8 members appointed by the Minister.

    (2)     The Minister must appoint one of the members to be the Chairperson.

S. 9(3) amended by No. 63/2015 s. 10.

    (3)     A person appointed under subsection (1) must be a person who, in the opinion of the Minister, has expert knowledge of policies and services that enhance the health, wellbeing, development or safety of children.

S. 9(4) amended by No. 79/2012 s. 76(2).

    (4)     A member—

        (a)     holds office for such period not exceeding three years, as is specified in the instrument of appointment and is eligible for re‑appointment;

        (b)     is entitled to the remuneration and allowances determined by the Minister from time to time;

        (c)     may resign from the office of member by writing to the Minister;

        (d)     may be removed from office by the Minister;

S. 9(4)(e) substituted by No. 80/2006 s. 26(Sch. item 10).

        (e)     is in respect of the office of member subject to the Public Administration Act 2004 (other than Part 3 of that Act).



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