164Appointment

164 Appointment

(1) The Pricing Authority CEO is to be appointed by the Pricing Authority. (2) The appointment is to be made by written instrument. (3) Before appointing a person as the Pricing Authority CEO, the Pricing Authority must consult the Minister. (4) The Pricing Authority CEO holds office on a full‑time basis. (5) The Pricing Authority CEO holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 5 years.

Note: For reappointment, see the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.

(6) The Pricing Authority CEO must not be a member of the Pricing Authority.