337President

337 President

(1) On the recommendation of the Minister, the Governor in Council may appoint a person to be President of the Mental Health Tribunal if the person is eligible for appointment as a legal member of the Tribunal.

(2) The President holds office on a full-time basis for the term specified in the instrument of appointment, not exceeding 5 years.

(3) The President is eligible for reappointment.

(4) If the President was an officer within the meaning of the State Superannuation Act 1988 immediately before the President's appointment, subject to that Act, during the President's appointment the President continues to be an officer within the meaning of that Act.

(5) The President may engage in the practice of any profession or in any paid employment (whether within or outside Victoria) outside the duties of the office of President if—

(a) the Minister consents; and

(b) the President complies with all the conditions attached to that consent.