Libraries Act 1988

The State librarian holds office for the term, of not more than 5 years, stated in the State librarian’s instrument of appointment.

A person may be reappointed as the State librarian.

The Minister may extend a person’s term of appointment as the State librarian until the earlier of the following—

the end of the day that is 3 months after the day the term would have expired under the person’s instrument of appointment;

the start of the term of appointment of the person’s successor.

Subsection (3) does not limit the Governor in Council’s power under the Acts Interpretation Act 1954, section 25(1)(b)(i) or (c).