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Termination of appointment of members of the Advisory Council

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Chapter 6National Disability Insurance Agency
Part 3Independent Advisory Council
Division 2Members of the Advisory Council

155 Termination of appointment of members of the Advisory Council

(1)

The Minister may terminate the appointment of a member of the Advisory Council:

(a)

for misbehaviour; or

(b)

if the member is incapable of performing the duties of his or her office.

(2)

The Minister may terminate the appointment of a member of the Advisory Council if:

(a)

the member:

(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)

the member is absent, except on leave of absence, from 3 consecutive meetings of the Council; or

(c)

the member fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 152 or 153 (which deal with the disclosure of interests); or

(d)

the Minister is satisfied that the performance of the member has been unsatisfactory for a significant period; or

(e)

in the case of the Principal Member—the Principal Member is not a Board member.

Consultation

(3)

The Minister must consult the host jurisdictions about the termination of the appointment of a member of the Advisory Council.

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Section 155 — Termination of appointment of members of the Advisory Council — National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013 (Commonwealth) — Barrister AI