South Australian Consolidated Acts

ZERO WASTE SA ACT 2004 - SECT 9

9—Board of Zero Waste SA

        (1)         The Board of Zero Waste SA is established as the governing body of Zero Waste SA.

        (2)         The Board is to consist of not less than 6 and not more than 10 members.

        (3)         The Chief Executive of Zero Waste SA is a member of the Board ex officio and the remaining members of the Board will be appointed by the Governor.

        (4)         The Minister must consult with the Local Government Association, in accordance with the regulations, in relation to the selection of persons for appointment under this section.

        (5)         One member of the Board must be a member of the Board of the Environment Protection Authority.

        (6)         The Board's membership must include persons who together have, in the Governor's opinion, practical knowledge of, and experience in, the following areas:

            (a)         environmental sustainability, conservation and protection;

            (b)         local government;

            (c)         waste management industry or waste-related infrastructure development;

            (d)         regional affairs;

            (e)         economic, financial and risk management;

            (f)         advocacy on environmental matters on behalf of the community.

        (7)         At least one member of the Board must be a woman and one a man.

        (8)         The Governor may appoint a suitable person to be deputy of a member of the Board (other than the Chief Executive) and a person so appointed may act in the place of the member during any absence of the member.