46Vacation of office by Ministers

#### 46 Vacation of office by Ministers (1) A person holding office as Chief Minister vacates the office: (a) when the person resigns the office; or (b) when the person ceases to be a member (not because of a general election); or (c) immediately before a Chief Minister is elected after: (i) the next general election; or (ii) the passing of a resolution of no confidence in the Chief Minister. (1A) A person holding office as a Minister (other than the Chief Minister) vacates the office: (a) when the person resigns the office; or (b) when the person ceases to be a member (not because of a general election); or (c) when the person is dismissed from office by the Chief Minister; or (d) immediately before another Chief Minister is elected after: (i) the next general election; or (ii) the passing of a resolution of no confidence in the Chief Minister. (2) A person who has vacated an office of Minister may be re‑elected or re‑appointed.