Disability Act 2006

The Governor in Council may on the recommendation of the Public Advocate appoint community visitors.

A community visitor—

holds office for a period of 3 years;

is eligible for re-appointment at the end of the term of office;

is entitled to be paid any fees and travelling and other allowances fixed by the Governor in Council;

is not in respect of the office of community visitor subject to the provisions of the Public Administration Act 2004.

A person can not be appointed as a community visitor if that person—

holds any appointment or employment with the Department; or

has any direct interest in any contract with the Department.

In nominating persons for appointment as community visitors, the Public Advocate must as far as practicable nominate an equal number of males and females.