Audit Act 2008
9Appointment of Auditor-General
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9 Appointment of Auditor-General
(1) The Auditor-General is to be appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of the Treasurer.
(2) The Treasurer must consult with the Public Accounts Committee and the President of the Legislative Council and the Speaker of the House of Assembly in relation to the appointment of the Auditor-General.
(3) The Auditor-General, except as provided for in this Act, is not subject to the State Service Act 2000 .
(4) Before performing the functions and exercising the powers of the Auditor-General for the first time, the Auditor-General must make a declaration in the form contained in Schedule 2 before the Governor.
(5) Schedule 1 has effect.