South Australian Consolidated Acts

HEALTH CARE ACT 2008 - SECT 9

9—Establishment of Health Performance Council

        (1)         The Health Performance Council ("HPC") is established.

        (2)         HPC is to consist of up to 15 persons appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of the Minister who together, in the opinion of the Minister—

            (a)         have a high level of knowledge of, and expertise in, the provision of health care or the administration of health services; and

            (b)         are able to represent the diversities of South Australia's communities; and

            (c)         have such experience, skills and qualifications to enable HPC to carry out its functions effectively.

        (3)         The Minister must consult with prescribed bodies, in accordance with the regulations, before making a recommendation under subsection (2).

        (4)         The Minister must ensure, as far as practicable, that the persons appointed under subsection (2) consist of equal numbers of women and men.

        (5)         An act or proceeding of HPC is not invalid by reason only of a vacancy in its membership or a defect or irregularity in, or in connection with, the appointment of a member.