5Persons who are eligible to be appointed as justices of the peace

5 Persons who are eligible to be appointed as justices of the peace

5 Persons who are eligible to be appointed as justices of the peace

(1) A person is eligible to be appointed as a justice of the peace if the person meets all of the following requirements—

(a) the person is at least 18 years of age,

(b) the person is nominated for appointment by a member of the Legislative Assembly or the Legislative Council,

(c) the person satisfies the criteria for appointment as a justice of the peace prescribed by the regulations.

(2) A person seeking re-appointment as a justice of the peace is not required to be nominated for re-appointment by a member of the Legislative Assembly or the Legislative Council.

(3) The Minister may issue guidelines with respect to the appointment of justices of the peace.