Out‐of‐Territory registrars
79 Out‐of‐Territory registrars
(1) If the Court is required to perform its functions at a place outside the Territory, the Minister may appoint a person as an out‑of‑Territory registrar for that place.
A person is eligible to be appointed if:
(a) the person is a registrar or deputy registrar of a court of the jurisdiction in which the place is located; or
(b) the Minister is satisfied that the person is otherwise appropriately qualified.
(3) An out‑of‑Territory registrar holds office on the conditions (including remuneration, expenses and allowances) to which the registrar is entitled under the law of the other jurisdiction.
(4) A person who was eligible under subsection (2)(a) ceases to be an out‑of‑Territory registrar if the person ceases to hold the office mentioned in that paragraph.
(5) A person may resign as an out‑of‑Territory registrar by giving written notice to the Minister.
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