Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts

ELECTORAL ACT 1992 - SECT 12

    (1)     The Executive may appoint the members.

Note     For the making of appointments (including acting appointments), see the Legislation Act, pt 19.3.

    (2)     An appointment is a disallowable instrument.

Note     A disallowable instrument must be notified, and presented to the Legislative Assembly, under the Legislation Act.

    (3)     Before a person is appointed as a member, the Minister must consult the following people about the proposed appointment:

        (a)     the leader of each political party represented in the Legislative Assembly;

        (b)     each member of the Legislative Assembly who is not a member of a political party represented in the Legislative Assembly.