Term of office
3 Term of office
Except as otherwise provided by this Act —
a nominated member holds office for such term, not exceeding 3 years, as is specified in the instrument of appointment; and
may be reappointed.
On the occasion of the first appointments to the Council, the term of office of one‑half of the nominated members shall not exceed 18 months.
The Executive Officer shall hold office as a member —
subject to subclause (4), for such term as may be specified in the instrument of appointment —
by reference to the office or employment which that person holds at the time of appointment; or
otherwise;
or
if no term is so specified, until such time as is determined by the Minister.
Where a person appointed as the Executive Officer ceases to comply with the requirements of section 8(3)(a), that person thereby ceases to hold that office.
Where the office of a nominated member becomes vacant otherwise than under clause 5, a nominated member continues in office until a successor comes into office, notwithstanding that the term for which that member was appointed has expired.
Where an office of nominated member becomes vacant otherwise than by effluxion of time a person appointed to the vacancy shall hold office only for the balance of the term of the person whose vacancy is filled.
When the office of a member becomes vacant, the Minister shall ensure that a person is appointed to that vacant office in accordance with this Act.
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