Mental Health Act 2016
sec.649Resignation of office
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sec.649 Resignation of office
The president may resign as president by signed notice of resignation given to— if the president is the Chief Justice—the Governor; or otherwise—the Chief Justice. The notice takes effect when it is given under subsection (1) or, if a later time is stated in the notice, at the later time. Resignation as the president does not affect the person’s membership of the Mental Health Court. (sec.649-ssec.1) The president may resign as president by signed notice of resignation given to— if the president is the Chief Justice—the Governor; or otherwise—the Chief Justice. (sec.649-ssec.2) The notice takes effect when it is given under subsection (1) or, if a later time is stated in the notice, at the later time. (sec.649-ssec.3) Resignation as the president does not affect the person’s membership of the Mental Health Court.
- (a) if the president is the Chief Justice—the Governor; or
- (b) otherwise—the Chief Justice.