Part 2Establishment and governance of Crown entities
Statutory entities: Appointment, removal, and conditions of members
29Criteria for appointments or recommendations by responsible Minister
A responsible Minister of a statutory entity must appoint, or recommend the appointment of, members under section 28 in accordance with any criteria for members and any process for appointment under this or another Act.
A responsible Minister—
- may only appoint or recommend a person who, in the responsible Minister's opinion, has the appropriate knowledge, skills, and experience to assist the statutory entity to achieve its objectives and perform its functions; and
- subject to subsection (1), in appointing or recommending an appointment, must take into account the desirability of promoting diversity in the membership of Crown entities.