Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2021C00504:clause:1_39zl
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2021C00504
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 39ZL
Character Range: 15610–16483

39ZL  Appointment
 (1) The CEO is to be appointed by the Governor‑General by written instrument.
 (2) The CEO is to be appointed on a full‑time basis.
 (3) The CEO holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 5 years.
Note: The CEO may be reappointed: see section 33AA of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
 (4) A person must not hold office as the CEO for a continuous period exceeding 10 years.
 (5) For the purposes of subsection (4), any period when a person holds an acting appointment as CEO under section 39ZM is to be disregarded.
 (6) A person is not eligible for appointment as the CEO if, at the time of appointment, the person is a member of the governing body of a relevant interest group.
Note: For when an individual is a member of the governing body of a relevant interest group: see subsection 10(10).