Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2007A00115:clause:1_16a
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2007A00115
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 16A
Character Range: 7284–8009

16A  Termination of appointment

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

 (2) The Governor‑General must terminate the appointment of a 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 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 Commissioner is absent, except on leave of absence, from 3 consecutive meetings of the Commission; or
 (c) the Commissioner fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 16B.