Western Australian Consolidated Acts Western Australian Consolidated Acts (1) The membership of
the Council shall be appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of the
Minister, having regard to subsections (4) and (5), and shall
comprise —
(a) a
Chairperson; and
(b) a
nominee of the National Trust of Australia (W.A.); and
(c) a
person appointed to represent the interests of local government; and
(d) a
person appointed to represent the interests of owners; and
(e) a
person appointed to represent professional organizations having relevant
professional skills; and
(f) 4
other persons,
having qualifications
particularly relevant to, or expertise or experience or a practical interest
in, matters within the functions of the Council.
(2) A quorum of the
Council shall be constituted by 6 members entitled to vote.
(3) The Minister shall
recommend for appointment under subsections (1)(c), (d) and (e)
respectively a person chosen from nominees put forward by —
(a)
local government interests; and
(b)
groups purporting to represent the interests of owners; and
(c)
professional organizations with skills relevant to the conservation of places
of cultural heritage significance.
(4) In recommending
appointments under subsection (1)(f) the Minister shall have regard to
representations made by relevant local interest groups or persons which may
include those referred to in subsection (3).
(5) Any interest group
or person seeking to obtain the recommendation of the Minister in respect of
any prospective appointment to the Council shall furnish to the
Minister —
(a) the
name or names of any nominees having the support of that group or person; and
(b)
particulars of the area of interest sought to be represented, and of the
qualifications, expertise and experience of each prospective member nominated;
and
(c) a
signed consent on the part of each person so nominated.