Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2023C00095:section:26
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2023C00095
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 26
Character Range: 46226–47148

26  Termination of appointment
 (1) The Governor‑General may terminate the appointment of the CEO for misbehaviour or physical or mental incapacity.
 (2) If the CEO:
 (a) becomes bankrupt, applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors, compounds with creditors or makes an assignment of remuneration for their benefit;
 (b) engages, except with the approval of the Minister, in paid employment outside the duties of the office of CEO;
 (c) is absent from duty, except on leave of absence granted by the Minister, for 14 consecutive days or 28 days in any 12 months; or
 (d) without reasonable excuse, contravenes:
 (i) section 27; or
 (ii) section 29 of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (which deals with the duty to disclose interests) or rules made for the purposes of that section;
the Governor‑General shall terminate the appointment of the CEO.