206Appointment of Judicial Deputy Presidents

#### 206 Appointment of Judicial Deputy Presidents Appointment by Governor‑General (1) A Judicial Deputy President is to be appointed by the Governor‑General, by written instrument, on the recommendation of the Minister. (2) Before the Minister makes a recommendation to the Governor‑General, the Minister must: (a) consult the Chief Justice of the court of which the person is a Judge; and (b) seek, and take into account, the advice of the President in relation to: (i) whether the appointment would meet the operational needs of the Tribunal; and (ii) the effect of the appointment on the number of Judicial Deputy Presidents relative to the number of Non‑Judicial Deputy Presidents, senior members and general members. Qualification for appointment (3) A person must not be appointed as a Judicial Deputy President unless the person is: (a) a Judge of the Federal Court; or (b) a Judge of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1). Period of appointment (4) A Judicial Deputy President holds office for a period of 5 years unless a shorter period is specified in the instrument of appointment. (5) If the instrument of appointment specifies a shorter period, the instrument must state the reasons why the shorter period is specified. Basis of appointment (6) A Judicial Deputy President must be appointed on a sessional basis.