(1) When considering whether a person is suitable to be appointed as a member of the Authority, the Minister shall ensure that the membership includes a balanced mix of knowledge and experience in matters likely to come before the Authority.
(2) In subsection (1), matters includes matters relating to the Treaty of Waitangi and tikanga Maori.
(3) Subsection (1) does not limit section 29 of the Crown Entities Act 2004.
Subsection (2) was inserted, as from 30 October 2003, by section 8 Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Amendment Act 2003 (2003 No 54).
Subsection (3) was inserted, as from 25 January 2005, by section 200 Crown Entities Act 2004 (2004 No 115).