396Terms and conditions of appointment of a community visitor

396 Terms and conditions of appointment of a community visitor

(1) A community visitor—

(a) is to be appointed for the period, not exceeding 3 years, specified in the instrument of appointment; and

S. 396(1)(c) amended by No. 41/2025 s. 3(Sch. 1 item 23).

(c) is entitled to be paid the remuneration and allowances fixed by the Governor in Council from time to time; and

(d) holds office on any other terms and conditions that are specified in the instrument of appointment.

(2) A person appointed as a community visitor must not—

(a) be employed by, or hold any appointment with—

(i) the Department; or

(ii) a mental health and wellbeing service provider, the premises of which is a prescribed premises; or

(b) have any direct interest in any contract with—

(i) the Department; or

(ii) a mental health and wellbeing service provider, the premises of which is a prescribed premises.

(3) The Public Administration Act 2004 does not apply to a community visitor in respect of the office of a community visitor.