Removal of Commissioners
33DH Removal of Commissioners
The Governor in Council, on the recommendation of the environment Minister, may remove a Commissioner from office if the Commissioner has—
refused, neglected or failed to carry out the duties of his or her office; or
demonstrated inefficiency or misbehaviour in carrying out the duties of his or her office; or
become an insolvent under administration; or
not complied with any relevant rules made under Division 6; or
been found guilty of an indictable offence.
If a Commissioner is removed from office under subsection (1), the environment Minister must cause the reasons for that removal to be laid before each House of Parliament within 5 sitting days of that House after that removal.
S. 33DI inserted by No. 50/2010 s. 4.
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