18The Chairperson

18 The Chairperson (1) The Governor in Council may appoint a person as Chairperson who is qualified for appointment because of his or her knowledge of, or experience in, one or more of the fields of industry, commerce, economics, law or public administration. (2) The Chairperson is to be appointed on such terms and conditions, not inconsistent with this Act, as the Governor in Council determines. S. 18(3) substituted by Nos 108/2004 s. 117(1) (Sch. 3 item 70.1), 80/2006 s. 26(Sch. item 35.1). (3) The **Public Administration Act 2004** (other than Part 3 of that Act) applies to the Chairperson in respect of his or her office as a Commissioner. S. 18(4) substituted by No. 75/2004 s. 4. (4) The Chairperson must not without the consent of the Governor in Council directly or indirectly engage in any paid employment outside of the office of Chairperson. (5) An act or decision of the Commission is not invalid merely because of a defect or irregularity in, or in connection with, the appointment of the Chairperson or a vacancy in the office of Chairperson.