Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00070:reg:62
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00070
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 62
Character Range: 52687–54217

62  Termination of appointment of the CEO
 (1) The Board may terminate the appointment of the CEO:
 (a) for misbehaviour; or
 (b) if the CEO is unable to perform the duties of his or her office because of physical or mental incapacity; or
 (c) if the Board is satisfied that the performance of the CEO has been unsatisfactory for a significant period; or
 (d) if the CEO:
 (i) becomes bankrupt; or
 (ii) takes steps to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or
 (iii) compounds with one or more of his or her creditors; or
 (iv) makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for the benefit of one or more of his or her creditors; or
 (e) if the CEO is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or
 (f) if the CEO fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 29 of the Act or section 16 of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Rule 2014 (which both deal with disclosure of material personal interests); or
 (g) if the CEO engages, except with the Board Chair's approval, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office (see subsection 57(1)).
 (2) Before the Board terminates the appointment of the CEO, the Board must notify the Health Minister and each State/Territory Health Minister that it is considering terminating the appointment.
 (3) If the Board terminates the appointment of the CEO, the Board must notify the Health Minister and each State/Territory Health Minister of the termination.