Australian Capital Territory
Work Safety Council (Acting Employer Representative) Appointment 2009 (No 1)
Disallowable instrument DI2009-219
made under the  
Work Safety Act 2008, s 186(b) (Membership) 
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

This instrument appoints CHRISTOPHER PETERS as an acting member representing employers to the ACT Work Safety Council from the day after notification until 31 July 2010.

The appointment is made under section 186(b) of the Work Safety Act 2008.  Section 185 of the Work Safety Act gives the Council the function of advising the Minister on matters relating to work 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.