Provisions with Respect to Membership of Commission
Schedule 1 Provisions with Respect to Membership of Commission
Section 4(5)
1. Period of appointment A Commissioner is appointed for the duration of the inquiry in respect of which the Commission of which he or she is a member is established.
2. Terms and conditions of appointment
A Commissioner is entitled to be paid such remuneration and allowances as the Governor may determine.
A Commissioner holds office on such terms and conditions as are determined by the Governor.
3. Resignation A Commissioner may resign by signed notice given to the Governor.
4. Termination of appointment
The Governor may terminate the appointment of a Commissioner if the Commissioner –
becomes mentally or physically incapable of performing the duties of office; or
is convicted in Tasmania or elsewhere of a crime or an offence punishable by imprisonment for 2 years or longer; or
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 or estate for their benefit.
A Commissioner is not to be removed from office otherwise than in accordance with this clause.
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