Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00291:section:22
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00291
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 22
Character Range: 16707–17568

22  Termination of appointment
 (1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of the CEO:
 (a) for misbehaviour or physical or mental incapacity; or
 (b) if the CEO:
 (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 CEO is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or
 (d) if the CEO engages, without the Minister's approval, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office (see section 18); or
 (e) if the CEO fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 19.
 (2) Before terminating a CEO's appointment, the Minister must consult the Ministerial Council.