The Commission is made up of four Commissioners, appointed by the Minister for Agriculture. One person is appointed by the Minister as Chairman. Appointments are for a period not exceeding three years, but on expiry of tenure the incumbent can apply for a further term. Vacancies are advertised in relevant newspapers prior to expiry of current terms.

Since the Commission was first established in September 1989, the Commission has had three Chairmen:

Harry Morgan AM – Harry was Chairman from September 1989 to January 2007 when he retired.

Peter Wells – Peter was Chairman from January 2007 to January 2010 when his term of office expired.

William Ryan -  the current Chairman was appointed in January 2010.

Over the years the Commission has seen many members – Clive Stevens, Brian Stynes, John Nicholls, John Allen, John Gallagher, Rob Delane, Eric Skipworth, Ken Boughton, Roger O’Dwyer, Ray Moir and Yvonne Fahl.

Go to our photo gallery to see photos of past Commissions.