21Termination of appointment

21 Termination of appointment

(1) The Minister may terminate an appointed member’s appointment for misbehaviour or physical or mental incapacity. (2) The Minister shall terminate an appointed member’s appointment if the member:

(a) becomes bankrupt, applies to take the benefit of a law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors, compounds with his or her creditors or makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for their benefit;

(b) without reasonable excuse, contravenes section 27F or 27J of the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997;

(ba) in the case of the Chairperson if the Chairperson is appointed on a full‑time basis—contravenes section 20 without reasonable excuse.

(c) in the case of the Chairperson if the Chairperson is appointed on a part time basis—is absent, except with the leave of the Minister, from 3 consecutive meetings of the Board;

(d) in the case of the Chairperson if the Chairperson is appointed on a full time basis—is absent from duty, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or 28 days in any 12 months; or

(c) in the case of an appointed member other than the Chairperson—is absent, except with the leave of the Chairperson, from 3 consecutive meetings of the Board.