Conflict of Interest and Vacancy Rules for the Sound NSW Advisory Board

Sound NSW Advisory Board Bill 2025

1st House

2nd House

Law

Effects of this bill

If this bill passes, it means that:

The Sound NSW Advisory Board is established to advise the Minister on the contemporary music industry
The Minister must appoint a chairperson and between 8 and 11 other members
Board members must disclose any financial interests that conflict with their duties
Members with financial interests cannot join deliberations or decisions on that matter; the Minister or Board can override this
Board members are not personally liable for actions taken in good faith
A member's seat becomes vacant if they resign; are removed by the Minister; or are convicted of a crime punishable by 12 months or more in prison
A member's seat becomes vacant if they miss three consecutive meetings without an excuse

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