Australian Capital Territory
Occupational Health and Safety Council (Acting Employee Representative) Appointment 2009 (No 1)
Disallowable instrument DI2009-119
made under the  
Occupational Health and Safety Act 1989, s 14(a)(Membership) 
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

This instrument appoints DEAN HALL as an acting member representing employees to the ACT Occupational Health and Safety Council from the day after notification until 31 July 2010.

The appointment is made under section 14(a) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1989.  Section 12 of the OHS Act gives the Council the function of advising the Minister on matters relating to occupational health and safety and workers’ compensation.

The appointee is not a public servant as defined under the Legislation Act 2001.  As required by the Legislation Act 2001, the Standing Committee on Justice and Community Safety has been consulted on the appointment and has made no comment.

Acting members of the Council can fulfil the role of the member for whom they are appointed as an acting member. This would only occur when the member cannot exercise the functions of their position as provided for in s.209 of the Legislation Act 2001. This might include short absences of that member due to illness or other unavailability or if a permanent vacancy arises, for no longer than 12 months.