Part 13 Motor accident injuries

Part 1.3 Motor accident injuries commission Note The governance of territory authorities, including the MAI commission, is regulated by the Financial Management Act 1996 (the FMA), pt 9 as well as the Act that establishes them. For example, the FMA, pt 9 deals with the corporate status of territory authorities and their powers. 22 Establishment of commission The Motor Accident Injuries Commission is established. 23 Constitution of commission The commission consists of the MAI commissioner. 24 Appointment of MAI commissioner (1) The Minister must appoint a public servant as the MAI commissioner. Note 1 For the making of appointments (including acting appointments), see the Legislation Act, pt 19.3. Note 2 In particular, an appointment may be made by naming a person or nominating the occupant of a position (see Legislation Act, s 207). (2) An appointment must be for a term of not longer than 5 years. Note A person may be reappointed to a position if the person is eligible to be appointed to the position (see Legislation Act, s 208 and dict, pt 1, def appoint).