4.3 Statutory requirements
The enabling legislation governing the operations of a Government Board may, or may not, specify the composition of the Government Board or a number of other factors, such as the consultation process required for identifying Government Board members. Any requirements contained in the legislation are mandatory.
Example: Queensland Parole Board established under the Corrective Services Act 2006
Section 218 Membership
- The Queensland board must consist of the following members-
- a president and a deputy president, appointed by the Governor in Council by gazette notice, each of whom is:
- a retired judge of a state court, the High Court or a court constituted under a Commonwealth Act; or
- a lawyer who has engaged in legal practice for at least five years.