Australian Communications Authority Act 1997
31Term of appointment
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31 Term of appointment
(1) A member is to be appointed for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 5 years. (2) If an associate member’s instrument of appointment specifies an inquiry, the associate member’s appointment: (a) begins at the time specified in the instrument of appointment; and (b) ends at the end of the day on which the ACA completes the preparation of a report about the inquiry under whichever of the following provisions is applicable: (i) section 495 of the Telecommunications Act 1997; (ii) section 261D of the Radiocommunications Act 1992. (3) If an associate member’s instrument of appointment specifies an investigation, the associate member’s appointment: (a) begins at the time specified in the instrument of appointment; and (b) ends at the end of the day on which the ACA completes the preparation of a report about the investigation under section 516 of the Telecommunications Act 1997. (4) If an associate member’s instrument of appointment specifies a matter other than an inquiry or an investigation, the associate member is to be appointed for the period specified in the instrument. The period must not exceed 5 years.