Film Act 2001

Each member must be appointed for the term, not exceeding 3 years, that is fixed by the Governor in Council in the instrument of his or her appointment but subject to subclause (2) is eligible for re-appointment.

A person who has been a member for 9 consecutive years ceases to hold office and is not eligible for re-appointment unless—

the person is, or immediately before the expiry of the ninth consecutive year the person was, the President of the body; or

a period of 3 years or more has elapsed since the person last was a member.

The Governor in Council may in the instrument of appointment of a member specify the terms and conditions of appointment.

The Governor in Council may at any time remove a member from office.

The office of a member becomes vacant—

at the expiration of the member's term of office;

if the member dies;

if the member resigns his or her office by writing addressed to the Minister;

if the member is removed from office in accordance with subclause (4).

if the member becomes an insolvent under administration;

if the member becomes incapable of performing his or her duties;

if the member is wilfully absent from 3 consecutive meetings of the body without leave granted by the President;

if the member is convicted of an indictable offence or of an offence which, if committed in Victoria, would be an indictable offence.

Where any leave granted to a member by the President of the body exceeds 3 consecutive meetings the President must notify the Minister of the granting of leave.

The Public Administration Act 2004 (other than Part 3 of that Act) applies to a member in respect of the office of member.

A member is entitled to be paid any remuneration, sitting fee, travelling allowances or other allowances fixed from time to time by the Governor in Council.

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.