36BAppointment of special manager for Melbourne Casino Operator

36B Appointment of special manager for Melbourne Casino Operator (1) The Governor in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister, may appoint an eligible natural person as special manager for the Melbourne Casino Operator. (2) A natural person is eligible for appointment as special manager if— (a) in the opinion of the Minister, the person has— (i) a minimum of 10 years' experience in, or knowledge of, commerce, law or public administration; or (ii) relevant industry experience; and (b) the person is not— (i) an associate of a casino operator; or (ii) an associate (within the meaning of the **Gambling Regulation Act 2003**) of a gambling industry participant (within the meaning of that Act); or (iii) an associate (within the meaning of the **Liquor Control Reform Act 1998**) of a licensee (within the meaning of that Act); and (c) the person is not disqualified from managing corporations under the Corporations Act. (3) The instrument of appointment of a special manager must specify— (a) the period for which the special manager is appointed; and (b) the terms and conditions of the appointment; and (c) the functions the special manager is to perform, including any investigations that the special manager is to carry out; and (d) any directions or instructions to the special manager in relation to the performance of the special manager's functions; and (e) any other matters the Governor in Council considers appropriate. (4) The Governor in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister, may at any time, by written notice to the special manager— (a) vary the special manager's instrument of appointment; and (b) terminate the special manager's appointment. (5) On the recommendation of the Minister, the Governor in Council may appoint a person to act in the office of special manager— (a) during any vacancy in the office of special manager; or (b) during any period when the person holding the office— (i) is absent from duty; or (ii) is for any other reason unable to perform the duties of the office. See also section 41AA of the **Interpretation of Legislation Act 1984** regarding acting appointments. S. 36C inserted by No. 54/2021 s. 18.