Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2007A00107:clause:3_166m
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2007A00107
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 3 cl 166M
Character Range: 127774–128725

166M  Termination of appointment

 (1) The Governor‑General may terminate the appointment of the Workplace Ombudsman for misbehaviour or physical or mental incapacity.

 (2) The Governor‑General must terminate the appointment of the Workplace Ombudsman if:
 (a) the Workplace Ombudsman:
 (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
 (b) the Workplace Ombudsman is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or
 (c) the Workplace Ombudsman engages, except with the Minister's approval, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office; or
 (d) the Workplace Ombudsman fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 166J.

Division 3—Staff, delegations etc.