Fire Rescue Victoria Act 1958

The members of the Fire District Review Panel are to be appointed by the Minister.

The Minister must not appoint a person as a member of the Fire District Review Panel unless the Minister is satisfied that—

the person has significant and substantial expertise and experience in fire response, fire management, emergency management or another relevant field; and

the person is able to make an informed and independent assessment of the matters to be considered by the Panel.

The Minister must not appoint a person as a member of the Fire District Review Panel if the person is—

an officer or employee of a fire services agency; or

an officer or employee of an industrial body that is responsible for an enterprise agreement that applies to a fire services agency; or

an officer or official of Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria Incorporated.

A member of the Fire District Review Panel holds office for the period, not exceeding 5 years, specified in the member's instrument of appointment.

A member of the Fire District Review Panel is entitled to receive—

remuneration; and

travelling or other allowances—

A member of the Fire District Review Panel is eligible for reappointment.

A member of the Fire District Review Panel holds office on the terms and conditions specified in the member's instrument of appointment.

A member of the Fire District Review Panel who is a public sector employee within the meaning of the Public Administration Act 2004 is not entitled to remuneration in respect of the member's appointment.

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