National War Memorial Advisory Council
The National War Memorial Advisory Council is established under the National War Memorial Act 1992.
Purpose/Functions
The purpose of the Council is to advise the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage on all matters pertaining to the National War Memorial. The Council advises on issues such as the preservation and maintenance of the sanctity and dignity of the National War Memorial as a national monument to those who gave their lives in the service of their country, and the control of the National War Memorial.
Council Appointments:
The Council has four members, including the Chair, plus an ex-officio representative from the Ministry for Culture and Heritage.
One member is a ministerial nomination; two persons are appointed on the recommendation of the New Zealand Returned Services Association, and a senior serving or retired officer of the Defence Force is appointed on the recommendation of the Chief of Defence Staff.
The chair is appointed by the Minister from amongst the members.
Time Commitment:
At least two meetings per annum.
Council Membership (expiry of term in brackets):
- Rear Admiral David Ledson (rtd) – Chair (July 2012)
- Robin Klitscher (October 2009) - NZRSA nomination
- Denny Morris (July 2010) - NZRSA nomination
- Fiona Cassidy (August 2012)