36Termination of appointment

36 Termination of appointment

(1) The Governor‑General may terminate the appointment of the Director by reason of the misbehaviour or physical or mental incapacity of the Director. (2) If the Director: (a) becomes bankrupt, applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors, compounds with creditors or makes an assignment of remuneration for their benefit; (b) is absent from duty, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; (c) is absent, except on leave granted by the Minister or by the Chairperson in accordance with section 34, from 3 consecutive meetings of the Council otherwise than on business of the Council undertaken with the approval of the Council; (d) engages in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office without the approval of the Minister; or (e) contravenes section 37 without reasonable excuse; the Governor‑General shall terminate the appointment of the Director.

Note: The appointment of the Director may also be terminated under section 30 of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (which deals with terminating the appointment of an accountable authority, or a member of an accountable authority, for contravening general duties of officials).