Australian Capital Territory
Territory Records (Advisory Council) Appointment 2015 (No 2)
Disallowable instrument DI2015–252
made under the  
Territory Records Act 2002, s44 (Appointed members of council) 
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

The Territory Records Act 2002 provides for the establishment and functions of Territory Records Advisory Council.

Section 44 of the Territory Records Act 2002 outlines the appointment requirements to the Council, section 45 pertains to the appointment of the Chair and Deputy Chair of the Council and section 46 outlines the terms of appointment of appointed members.

Mr Geoffrey Rutledge joined the ACT Government over 10 years ago and has worked on major change projects in Education, Environment and Chief Minister’s directorates. He currently is Executive Director, Strategic Policy and Cabinet in Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate.

Mr Rutledge has been Corporate Director at Environment; Planning; and Community Services directorates. Prior to this he provided research and advice to elected representatives in the NSW Parliament, the Senate and ACT Legislative Assembly. Mr Rutledge holds qualifications in Psychology, Politics, Public Sector Management, a Masters degree in Policy Analysis, and an Executive Master in Public Administration. 

Mr Rutledge is appointed to replace Mr Michael Chisnall, whose appointment has expired, as a representative of ACT Government agencies. There are no additional prerequisites for appointment to the Territory Records Advisory Council.  He is appointed for a three year term.