Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A01343:clause:1_44aab
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A01343
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 44AAB
Character Range: 20792–22129

44AAB  Termination of appointment

All AER members

 (1) The Governor‑General may terminate the appointment of an AER member:
 (a) for misbehaviour or physical or mental incapacity; or
 (b) if the member:
 (i) becomes bankrupt; or
 (ii) applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or
 (iii) compounds with his or her creditors; or
 (iv) makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for the benefit of his or her creditors; or
 (c) if the member fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 44AY.

Additional grounds: full‑time AER members

 (2) The Governor‑General may terminate the appointment of a full‑time AER member if:
 (a) the member is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or
 (b) the member engages, except with the Minister's consent, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office.

Additional grounds: part‑time AER members

 (3) The Governor‑General may terminate the appointment of a part‑time AER member if:
 (a) the member is absent, except on leave of absence, from 3 consecutive meetings of the AER; or
 (b) the member engages in paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of the duties of his or her office.

Subdivision B—Staff etc. to assist the AER