NATIONAL LIBRARY ACT 1960
- SECT 10
Constitution of Council

(1)

The affairs of the Library shall be conducted by a Council to be known as the Council of the National Library of Australia.

(2)

The Council shall consist of:

(aa)

the Director-General;

(a)

one Senator elected by the Senate;

(b)

one member of the House of Representatives elected by that House; and

(c)

9 members appointed by the Governor-General, being persons who, in the opinion of the Governor-General, by their knowledge and experience can advance the full development of the Library.

(3)

A member of the Council elected by either House of the Parliament holds office, subject to this Act, for such period, not exceeding 3 years, as is fixed by that House at the time of his or her election.

(4)

A member of the Council appointed by the Governor-General holds office, subject to this Act, for such period, not exceeding 3 years, as is fixed by the Governor-General at the time of his or her appointment.

(5)

A member of the Council elected by either House of the Parliament or appointed by the Governor-General is eligible for re-election or re-appointment.

(6)

The exercise or performance of the powers or functions of the Council is not affected by reason only of there being a vacancy or vacancies in the membership of the Council.