Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022
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659 Director
S. 659(1) amended by No. 20/2023 s. 40(1), substituted by No. 11/2026 s. 107(2).
(1) The chairperson, in consultation with the Centre Board and with the Minister's approval, may employ under Part 3 of the Public Administration Act 2004 a person who has experience, skills or knowledge relevant to the Centre's functions as the Director of the Centre.
The chairperson has the functions of a public service body Head under the Public Administration Act 2004 in relation to the Centre.
S. 659(2) amended by No. 11/2026 s. 107(3).
(2) A person who is employed as the Director must not be a member of the Centre Board.
S. 659(3) amended by No. 11/2026 s. 107(4).
(3) The Director is to be employed as an executive within the meaning of the Public Administration Act 2004.
S. 659(4) repealed by No. 20/2023 s. 40(2).