Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L00724:reg:60
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L00724
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 60
Character Range: 63414–64793

60      Termination of Vice-Chancellor's appointment

(1)    The Council must terminate the Vice-Chancellor's appointment if:

(a)    the Vice-Chancellor becomes:

(i)    a member of the Commonwealth Parliament, a State Parliament, or the legislature of a Territory; or

(ii)    disqualified from managing corporations under the Corporations Act 2001, Part 2D.6; or

(b)    the Vice-Chancellor, in the Council's opinion formed by resolution passed at a Council meeting as provided by subsection (2):

(i)    no longer has the Council's confidence; or

(ii)    is incapable (otherwise than on a temporary basis) of performing the duties of the Vice-Chancellor's office.

       (2)    For subsection (1)(b), the Council forms its opinion by resolution passed at a Council meeting if the resolution is passed at the meeting by at least a two-thirds majority of the Council members.

       (3)    Without limiting subsection (1)(b)(i), the Council may form its opinion mentioned in the subparagraph on the ground that the Vice-Chancellor has breached the Vice-Chancellor's duties under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013, Part 2-2, Division 3, Subdivision A.
            [Note: Subdivision A is about the general duties of officials. The duties include a duty to act honestly, in good faith and for a proper purpose, and a duty to disclose interests.]