Financial Management Act 1996
Part 9Governance of territory
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Part 9 Governance of territory Notes for pt 9 Note 1 Div 9.1 and div 9.5 apply to a territory authority, whether or not it has a governing board, unless the establishing Act otherwise provides (see eg the Legal Aid Act 1977, s 94A). Note 2 The Legislation Act contains provisions relevant to territory authorities, including the following: • making appointments (s 206, s 207) • consultation with a committee of the Legislative Assembly (div 19.3.3) • eligibility for reappointment (s 208 and dict, pt 1, def appoint) • acting appointments (s 209) • resignations (s 210) • effect of appointment irregularity or defect (s 212). Note 3 The Remuneration Tribunal Act 1995 allows terms and conditions for people appointed to be set by determination under that Act.