Notice of Appointment of Presiding Member, Deputy Presiding Member and Members of the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology Pursuant to section 9 (1) of the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology Act 1990, His Excellency the Governor-General on the 11th day of December 1998, was pleased to appoint Mr Neil Andrew Richardson, director of Hamilton as the Presiding Member for a term commencing on 1 February 1999 and expiring on 1 February 2002 and to appoint the following persons as Professor Mason Harold Durie, university professor of Fielding Ms Paula Rae Rebstock, consultant of Auckland Dr James Douglas Watson, director of Whakatane as members of the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology for a term commencing on 1 February 1999 and expiring on 1 February 2002 and to appoint Professor Margaret Loutit, an existing member of the Board as the Deputy Presiding Member from the 11th day of December 1998 until the 30th day of September 1999. Dated at Wellington this 15th day of December 1998. Hon. MAURICE WILLIAMSON, Minister of Research, Science and Technology.