Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00992:clause:2_27
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00992
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 2 cl 27
Character Range: 26795–27916

27  Termination of members
       (1)    The terms and conditions of the appointment of a member include the conditions set out in this section.
       (2)    The appointment of a member may be terminated by the Arts Minister for misbehaviour, or physical or mental incapacity.
       (3)    Without limiting subsection (2), a member referred to in paragraph 23(1)(b) may be terminated if:
          (a)    the member fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 28 (duty of confidentiality) or section 29 (disclosure of interests).
 (b) 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 their creditors; or
 (iv) makes an assignment of their remuneration for the benefit of their creditors; or
 (c) the member is absent, except on a leave of absence granted under section 24, from performing the duties of the office for a continuous period of three months or longer.
 (5) A termination under this section takes effect when the member is given written notice of the termination by the Arts Minister.