# 70 Expert Panel

- (1) The Board may, in writing, establish an Expert Panel.
- (2) The Expert Panel consists of such members as the Board from time to time appoints by written instrument.

Note: A member of the Expert Panel may be reappointed: see section 33AA of the *Acts Interpretation Act 1901*.

- (3) One or more members of the Expert Panel are to be appointed by the Board, in writing and in accordance with the terms of reference for a review under section 46, to the review panel for the review to assist in the review.
- (4) The office of member of the Expert Panel, and the office of member of the Expert Panel assisting in relation to a review, are not public offices within the meaning of the *Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973*.
- (5) The rules may make provision for or in relation to the Expert Panel, including for or in relation to the following:
- (a) membership of the Expert Panel;
- (b) appointment of members to the Expert Panel;
- (c) appointments of its members to a review panel for a review;
- (d) terms of appointment of members;
- (e) remuneration of members;
- (f) resignation of members;
- (g) disclosure of interests by members;
- (h) termination of appointment of members;
  - (i) leave of absence of members.