Clause 20, page 11, line 28, add the following new subclauses:

"(6) The chairperson must, from time to time, give to the Minister a statement of all disclosures of interest made under subsections (1) and (2), and the Minister must cause a copy of the statement to be laid before the relevant committee of the Legislative Assembly within 14 days after receiving it.

(7) In subsection (6)-

relevant committee means-

(a) a standing committee of the Legislative Assembly nominated by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly for the purposes of subsection (6); or

(b) where no nomination under paragraph (a) is in effect-the standing committee of the Legislative Assembly responsible for the scrutiny of public accounts.".

Clause 32, page 17, line 3, subclause (1), omit "Any consideration", substitute "Subject to generally accepted accounting principles, any consideration".

Schedule, page 23, line 7, subclause 1 (2), omit the subclause, substitute the following new subclauses:

"(2) Before appointing a person, the Minister must-

(a) consider the suitability of the person for appointment having regard to the person's expertise and knowledge; and

(b) consult with the relevant committee of the Legislative Assembly; and

(c) consider any recommendation made by the committee, being a recommendation made within 30 days after the consultation.

(2A) In subsection (2)-

relevant committee means-

(a) a standing committee of the Legislative Assembly nominated by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly for the purposes of subsection (2); or

(b) where no nomination in paragraph (a) is in effect-the standing committee of the Legislative Assembly responsible for the scrutiny of public accounts.".