Australian Capital Territory
Nature Conservation (Flora and Fauna Committee) Appointment 2009 (No 2) 
Disallowable instrument DI2009–193
made under the
Nature Conservation Act 1980, section 17 (Membership) 
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

This instrument is made under Section 17 of the Nature Conservation Act 1980.

Section 17 of the Act provides that the Minister shall appoint members, two of whom shall not be public servants.

This instrument reappoints six members.  Five non-public servants and one public servant.  Dr Margaret Kitchin is a public servant.

The members must have appropriate expertise in biodiversity or ecology, and will hold office as a part-time member for a period not exceeding three years.

Reappointed members to the Committee are:
•	Professor Arthur Georges (Chairperson and Member)
•	Dr Penny Olsen (Deputy Chairperson and Member)
•	Dr Margaret Kitchin (Member)
•	Dr Richard Norris (Member)
•	Dr Barry Richardson (Member)
•	Mr Paul Stevenson (Member)

These appointments are disallowable instruments.