Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elected Body Act 2008
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15 ATSIEB chair (1) ATSIEB must, by majority vote, elect a member to be chair of ATSIEB (the ATSIEB chair). (2) The ATSIEB chair must be elected— (a) at the first meeting of ATSIEB; and (b) whenever the position of ATSIEB chair becomes vacant. (3) The ATSIEB chair is elected for 3 years, but may be re-elected. (4) The position of ATSIEB chair becomes vacant if a resolution of no-confidence in the ATSIEB chair is passed in accordance with section 16A. (5) The ATSIEB chair may resign as chair by written notice given to ATSIEB. (6) ATSIEB must tell the Minister, in writing, if the ATSIEB chair becomes vacant under subsection (4) or (5).