Land Acquisition Act 1993
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6 Special Arbitrators
(1) The Governor may appoint a person as a Special Arbitrator to act as an arbitrator under this Act.
(2) A person appointed under subsection (1) is to be a person who, in the opinion of the Governor, has sufficient experience in the assessment of compensation in relation to the acquisition of land to act as an arbitrator.
(3) Subject to this section, a Special Arbitrator holds and vacates office subject to such terms and conditions as are specified in the instrument of appointment.
(4) A Special Arbitrator may resign office by notice in writing addressed to the Minister.
(5) A Special Arbitrator holds office for such term, not exceeding 4 years, as may be specified in the instrument of appointment.
(6) [Section 6 Subsection (6) omitted by No. 17 of 2005, Sched. 1, Applied:10 Jun 2005] . . . . . . . .
(7) A Special Arbitrator is to be paid such remuneration and allowances as the Governor determines.