Aged Care (Living Longer Living Better) Act 2013
95A‑10 Termination of appointment95A‑10 Termination of appointment
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95A‑10 Termination of appointment
(1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of the *Aged Care Commissioner: (a) for misbehaviour; or (b) if the Aged Care Commissioner is unable to perform the duties of his or her office because of physical or mental incapacity. (2) The Minister must terminate the appointment of the *Aged Care Commissioner if the Aged Care Commissioner: (a) becomes bankrupt; or (b) applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or (c) compounds with his or her creditors; or (d) makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for the benefit of his or her creditors; or (e) is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or (f) is appointed on a full‑time basis and engages, except with the Minister’s approval, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office; or (g) is appointed on a part‑time basis and engages in paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of the duties of his or her office; or (h) fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 95A‑8.
11 Section 95A‑11 (heading)
Omit “Delegations”, substitute “Delegation”.
12 Subparagraphs 95A‑12(2)(b)(ii) and (iii)
Repeal the subparagraphs, substitute:
(ii) the processes mentioned in subparagraphs 95A‑1(2)(d)(i) and (ii); and
13 Paragraph 95A‑12(2)(k)
Omit “Complaints Principles”, substitute “Commissioner Principles”.
14 At the end of Chapter 6
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