338Deputy President

338 Deputy President

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

(2) The Deputy President holds office—

(a) for the term specified in the instrument of appointment, not exceeding 5 years; and

(b) on a full-time or part-time basis.

(3) The Deputy President is eligible for reappointment.

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

(5) The Deputy 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 Deputy President if—

(a) the Minister consents; and

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