Termination of appointment
119 Termination of appointment
The Governor‑General may terminate the appointment of the Commissioner because of:
misbehaviour; or
a disability which renders the Commissioner incapable of performing the inherent requirements of the office.
The Governor‑General must terminate the appointment of the Commissioner if the Commissioner:
becomes bankrupt, applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors, compounds with creditors or makes an assignment of remuneration for their benefit; or
is absent from duty, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any period of 12 months; or
engages in paid employment outside the duties of the office of Commissioner otherwise than with the approval of the Minister.
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