(1) There is an unincorporated body called the Guardians Kaitiaki of the Alexander Turnbull Library, consisting of not more than 5 persons.
(2) The Guardians are to be appointed by the Minister, by notice in the Gazette, after consultation with the Minister of Māori Affairs.
(3) Before making an appointment under subsection (2), the Minister—
(a) must consult with the Minister of Māori Affairs; and
(b) may consult with such national organisations as he or she thinks fit.
(4) A term of appointment of a person as a Guardian must not exceed 3 years, but a person may be reappointed as a Guardian so long as the total of all his or her terms does not exceed 6 years.
(5) The Guardians must be persons who, in the opinion of the Minister, have special knowledge or qualifications that are relevant to the purpose and function of the Guardians.