193Functions of President

193 Functions of President

The President has the following functions: (a) to participate as a member of the Tribunal, particularly in proceedings involving complex, significant or sensitive matters; (b) if assigned under section 197 to be a jurisdictional area leader—to perform the functions of a jurisdictional area leader; (c) to manage the business of the Tribunal; (d) to manage the performance and conduct of members; (e) to ensure that the Tribunal operates efficiently and effectively and continually pursues the objective in section 9; (f) to provide intellectual leadership to the Tribunal, including by promoting best practice in decision‑making by the Tribunal; (g) to provide leadership and guidance to, and engender cohesiveness and collaboration among, members and staff members; (h) to promote the training, education and professional development of members; (i) to inform relevant Ministers, relevant Commonwealth entities and the Council of any systemic issues related to the making of reviewable decisions that have been identified in the caseload of the Tribunal; (j) any other functions conferred on the President by this Act or another Act; (k) to engage with civil society in relation to the performance of any of the above functions; (l) to do anything incidental or conducive to the performance of any of the above functions.