Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00828:section:665
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00828
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 665
Character Range: 1789841–1790580

665  Appointment of the CEO
 (1) There is to be a Chief Executive Officer of NOPSEMA.
Note: See also section 25B of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
 (2) The CEO is to be appointed by the responsible Commonwealth Minister by written instrument.
 (3) The responsible Commonwealth Minister must not appoint a person as CEO unless the person is recommended to the responsible Commonwealth Minister by the Ministers responsible for mineral and energy resources matters.
 (4) The CEO is to be appointed on a full‑time basis.
 (5) The CEO holds office for the period that is 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.