the broadcasting and television amendment act (no. 2) 1976 provided for the appointment of a chairman, a vice-chairman and three members for periods of up to five years. on 23 december 1976, the minister announced the appointments for three years of mr bruce gyngell as chairman, mr james h. oswin as vice-chairman, and mrs janet strickland as a member, to become effective as from i january 1977. the act also provided for the appointment of up to six associate members.