Dispute Resolution Centres Act 1990
sec.27ABMediators
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sec.27AB Mediators
The chief executive may appoint a person, other than a director, as a mediator for a dispute resolution centre for the term decided by the chief executive. A person is eligible for appointment as a mediator only if the chief executive considers the person has knowledge, experience or skills relevant to the exercise of a mediator’s functions. In making an appointment of a mediator, the chief executive must take into account the desirability of the mediators appointed reflecting the social, gender and cultural diversity of the general community. The chief executive may impose conditions on the appointment of a person as a mediator. A mediator is to be paid the remuneration and allowances decided by the chief executive. A mediator is appointed under this Act and not the Public Sector Act 2022 . s 27AB (prev s 19) amd 1997 No. 38 s 25 ; 2008 No. 59 s 33 reloc and renum 2013 No. 35 s 50 amd 2022 No. 34 s 365 sch 3 (sec.27AB-ssec.1) The chief executive may appoint a person, other than a director, as a mediator for a dispute resolution centre for the term decided by the chief executive. (sec.27AB-ssec.2) A person is eligible for appointment as a mediator only if the chief executive considers the person has knowledge, experience or skills relevant to the exercise of a mediator’s functions. (sec.27AB-ssec.3) In making an appointment of a mediator, the chief executive must take into account the desirability of the mediators appointed reflecting the social, gender and cultural diversity of the general community. (sec.27AB-ssec.4) The chief executive may impose conditions on the appointment of a person as a mediator. (sec.27AB-ssec.5) A mediator is to be paid the remuneration and allowances decided by the chief executive. (sec.27AB-ssec.6) A mediator is appointed under this Act and not the Public Sector Act 2022 .