Aboriginal Lands Act 1970
23QResignation or removal of member of board from office
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23Q Resignation or removal of member of board from office
(1) A member of a board may resign from office by giving notice in writing to the Minister.
(2) The Minister may remove a member of a board from office if—
(a) there is evidence that the member has engaged in improper conduct; or
(b) the member has failed to attend 3 or more meetings without reasonable excuse; or
S. 23Q(2)(c) amended by No. 29/2024 s. 30(5).
(c) the member has otherwise failed to meet their obligations as member of a board without reasonable excuse.
(3) During a vacancy in the office of any member of a board, the continuing members may (if there is a quorum) act as if the vacancy had not occurred.
S. 23R inserted by No. 33/2013 s. 29.