(3) The Minister must appoint one of the members of the Ministerial Council on Women's Equality as the Chairperson of the Council. (4) The Minister must appoint one of the members of the Ministerial Council on Women's Equality as the Deputy Chairperson of the Council. (5) If the Chairperson is absent or unable to perform their functions, the Deputy Chairperson must act as Chairperson and, while acting, has all the functions, duties and powers of the Chairperson. 21 Appointment (1) The Minister may appoint a person to be a member of the Ministerial Council on Women's Equality. (2) A member of the Ministerial Council on Women's Equality is entitled to be paid the remuneration and allowances specified in the member's instrument of appointment. (3) A member of the Ministerial Council on Women's Equality holds office on a part-time basis. (4) A member of the Ministerial Council on Women's Equality holds office for a period of up to 3 years specified in the member's instrument of appointment. (5) A member of the Ministerial Council on Women's Equality is eligible for re-appointment. (6) The instrument of appointment of a member of the Ministerial Council on Women's Equality may specify terms and conditions of appointment. (7) The Public Administration Act 2004 (other than Part 3 of that Act) applies to a member of the Ministerial Council on Women's Equality in respect of the office of that member.
(3) The Minister must appoint one of the members of the Ministerial Council on Women's Equality as the Chairperson of the Council. (4) The Minister must appoint one of the members of the Ministerial Council on Women's Equality as the Deputy Chairperson of the Council. (5) If the Chairperson is absent or unable to perform their functions, the Deputy Chairperson must act as Chairperson and, while acting, has all the functions, duties and powers of the Chairperson. 21 Appointment (1) The Minister may appoint a person to be a member of the Ministerial Council on Women's Equality. (2) A member of the Ministerial Council on Women's Equality is entitled to be paid the remuneration and allowances specified in the member's instrument of appointment. (3) A member of the Ministerial Council on Women's Equality holds office on a part-time basis. (4) A member of the Ministerial Council on Women's Equality holds office for a period of up to 3 years specified in the member's instrument of appointment. (5) A member of the Ministerial Council on Women's Equality is eligible for re-appointment. (6) The instrument of appointment of a member of the Ministerial Council on Women's Equality may specify terms and conditions of appointment. (7) The Public Administration Act 2004 (other than Part 3 of that Act) applies to a member of the Ministerial Council on Women's Equality in respect of the office of that member.
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