The Council is a 15-member body appointed by the Minister for the Environment in accordance with section 9 of the Litter Act 1979.
Two members are appointed directly, viz:
a person to represent the interests of consumers; and
a person with special knowledge of or experience in litter prevention and/or environmental matters.
The balance of the Council is appointed by the Minister from nominations submitted by the following organisations:
Soft Drink Manufacturers' Association (WA)
Chamber of Commerce and Industry on behalf of:
the brewing industry
manufacturers of cans
manufacturers of glass
manufacturers of paper products
Packaging Council of Australia (Western Australian Division)
Department of Education and Training
Department of Local Government and Regional Development
Department of Conservation and Land Management
Western Australia Local Government Association
Country Shire Councils' Association of WA
Trades and Labor Council of Western Australia, and
Conservation Council of Western Australia.
The Chairperson of the Council is appointed by the Minister from among those members of the Council who are not public servants. A Deputy Chairperson is elected by Council members at the first Council meeting of the year.
