Education and Training Reform Act 2006

An appointed member holds office for the term, not exceeding 3 years, that is specified in the instrument of appointment, and is eligible for re‑appointment.

An elected member holds office for up to 3 years and is eligible to stand for re-election except as provided in any Order establishing the authority.

The office of an appointed member becomes vacant if—

the member becomes bankrupt; or

the member is found guilty of an offence which is, or which would if committed in Victoria be, an indictable offence; or

the member is absent from 3 consecutive meetings of the Authority without the leave of the chairperson, or in the case of the chairperson without the Minister's leave.

A member must in the exercise of his or her functions—

act honestly; and

exercise reasonable care and diligence; and

not make improper use of any information acquired as a member of the authority; and

disclose to the authority any conflict of interest or duties except those arising directly out of the person's qualification for membership of the authority.

A member is appointed subject to any other terms and conditions that are specified in the instrument of appointment and that are not inconsistent with this Act.