Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2017A00070:clause:1_79ak
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2017A00070
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 79AK
Character Range: 10681–12036

79AK  Termination of appointment
 (1) The 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 his or her office because of physical or mental incapacity.
 (2) The 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 his or her creditors; or
 (iv) makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for the benefit of his or her 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 Minister's approval, in paid work outside the duties of his or her office (see subsection 79AI(1)); or
 (d) if the Commissioner is appointed on a part‑time basis—the Commissioner engages in paid work that, in the Minister's opinion, conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of his or her duties (see subsection 79AI(2)); or
 (e) the Commissioner fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 79AL.