27Observer

27 Observer

Role of the observer (1) A person appointed under this section (the observer): (a) is entitled to receive notice of meetings of the Board; and (b) may attend any meeting of the Board and take such part in the proceedings, not including voting, as the observer thinks fit; and (c) may report to the Minister on any matter relating to the operations of Housing Australia or the Board, and must make such a report to the Minister if the Minister requests a report on such a matter; and (d) is entitled to access to such information held by, or under the control of, Housing Australia as the observer requests for the purposes of taking part in proceedings of the Board or reporting to the Minister. Appointment of the observer (2) The Minister may, by written instrument, appoint a Commonwealth officer to be the observer, on a part‑time basis. (3) The observer holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 6 months.

Note: The observer may be reappointed: see section 33AA of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.

(4) The Minister may at any time terminate the appointment of the observer. Terms and conditions (5) The Minister may grant leave of absence to the observer on the terms and conditions that the Minister determines. (6) The observer may resign his or her appointment by giving the Minister a written resignation. The resignation takes effect on the day it is received by the Minister or, if a later day is specified in the resignation, on that later day.