Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00156:section:79am
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00156
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 79AM
Character Range: 448238–449693

79AM  Termination of appointment
 (1) The Rural Health Minister may terminate the appointment of the National Rural Health Commissioner:
 (a) for misbehaviour; or
 (b) if the Commissioner is unable to perform the duties of the Commissioner's office because of physical or mental incapacity.
 (2) The Rural Health Minister may terminate the appointment of the National Rural Health Commissioner if:
 (a) the Commissioner:
 (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 the Commissioner's creditors; or
 (iv) makes an assignment of the Commissioner's remuneration for the benefit of the Commissioner's creditors; or
 (b) if the Commissioner is appointed on a full‑time basis—the Commissioner is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or
 (c) if the Commissioner is appointed on a full‑time basis—the Commissioner engages, except with the Rural Health Minister's approval, in paid work outside the duties of the Commissioner's office (see subsection 79AK(1)); or
 (d) if the Commissioner is appointed on a part‑time basis—the Commissioner engages in paid work that, in the Rural Health Minister's opinion, conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of the Commissioner's duties (see subsection 79AK(2)); or
 (e) the Commissioner fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 79AN.