110Voluntary Assisted Dying Commission

110 Voluntary Assisted Dying Commission

(1)  The Voluntary Assisted Dying Commission (the Commission) is established by this subsection.

(2)  The Commission consists of –

(a) a person who is to be the chairperson of the Commission and the Executive Commissioner; and

(b) a person, who is to be the Deputy Executive Commissioner; and

(c) at least 3 other members as may be necessary for the proper functioning of the Commission.

(3)  The members of the Commission are to be appointed jointly by the Minister and the Attorney-General.

(4)  A member of the Commission is entitled to be paid –

(a) the remuneration fixed from time to time by the Governor; and

(b) the travelling and other allowances that are fixed from time to time by the Governor.

(5)  A member of the Commission –

(a) may hold the office in conjunction with State Service employment; but

(b) is not appointed to the office of member subject to and in accordance with the State Service Act 2000 .

(6)  The Deputy Executive Commissioner is to act as the Executive Commissioner during any period when the Executive Commissioner is absent from duty or from the State.