Climate Change Authority Act 2011

The Environment Minister and the Agriculture Minister may terminate the appointment of a Board member for misbehaviour or physical or mental incapacity.

The Environment Minister and the Agriculture Minister may terminate the appointment of a Board member if:

the Board member:

becomes bankrupt; or

applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or

compounds with his or her creditors; or

makes an assignment of remuneration for the benefit of his or her creditors; or

the Board member is absent, except on leave of absence, for 3 consecutive meetings of the Board; or

the Board member engages in paid employment that conflicts or may conflict with the proper performance of his or her duties (see section 71); or

the Board member fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 69 or 70.

The Environment Minister and the Agriculture Minister may terminate the appointment of a Board member if the Environment Minister and the Agriculture Minister are of the opinion that the performance of the Board member has been unsatisfactory.

Before terminating the appointment of a Board member, the Environment Minister and the Agriculture Minister must consult the Climate Change Minister.