Functions of President
193 Functions of President
The President has the following functions:
to participate as a member of the Tribunal, particularly in proceedings involving complex, significant or sensitive matters;
if assigned under section 197 to be a jurisdictional area leader—to perform the functions of a jurisdictional area leader;
to manage the business of the Tribunal;
to manage the performance and conduct of members;
to ensure that the Tribunal operates efficiently and effectively and continually pursues the objective in section 9;
to provide intellectual leadership to the Tribunal, including by promoting best practice in decision‑making by the Tribunal;
to provide leadership and guidance to, and engender cohesiveness and collaboration among, members and staff members;
to promote the training, education and professional development of members;
to inform relevant Ministers, relevant Commonwealth entities and the Council of any systemic issues related to the making of reviewable decisions that have been identified in the caseload of the Tribunal;
any other functions conferred on the President by this Act or another Act;
to engage with civil society in relation to the performance of any of the above functions;
to do anything incidental or conducive to the performance of any of the above functions.
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