Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2009A00020:clause:1_13ag
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2009A00020
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 13AG
Character Range: 15164–16545

13AG  Termination of appointment

All Commissioners

 (1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of a Commissioner:
 (a) for misbehaviour or physical or mental incapacity; or
 (b) if 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
 (c) if the Commissioner fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 13AE.

Additional grounds: Chief Commissioner

 (2) The Minister may terminate the appointment of the Chief Commissioner if:
 (a) the Commissioner is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or
 (b) the Commissioner engages, except with the Minister's written consent, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office.

Additional grounds: part‑time Commissioners

 (3) The Minister may terminate the appointment of a part‑time Commissioner if:
 (a) the Commissioner engages, except with the Minister's written consent, in paid employment that conflicts or may conflict with the proper performance of the Commissioner's duties; or
 (b) the Commissioner is absent, except on leave of absence granted under section 13AB, from 3 consecutive meetings of the ATSB.