Children's Commissioner
9 Children's Commissioner
There is to be a Children's Commissioner.
(2) The Administrator may, in writing, appoint an Aboriginal person to be the Children's Commissioner.
(3) If no suitable Aboriginal candidate is identified, the Administrator may, in writing, appoint a non-Aboriginal person to be the Children's Commissioner.
(4) An appointment under subsection (2) or (3) must be made on the recommendation of the Minister.
(5) The Minister must not recommend a person to be the Commissioner unless satisfied that the person:
(a) has qualifications or experience relating to the Commissioner's functions; and
(b) is committed to the objects of this Act and the underlying principles; and
(c) has the knowledge and experience to understand and respond to the needs of, and issues facing, vulnerable children who are Aboriginal.
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