14Termination of appointment

#### 14 Termination of appointment (1) The Governor‑General may terminate the appointment of an appointed member for misbehaviour or physical or mental incapacity. (2) If an appointed member: (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; or (b) is absent: (i) in the case of the Chairperson, except on leave of absence granted by the Minister; or (ii) in any other case, except on leave of absence granted by the Chairperson; from 3 consecutive meetings of the Board; the Governor‑General shall terminate the appointment of the member. > Note: The appointment of an appointed member 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).