14Termination of appointments

#### 14 Termination of appointments (1) The Governor‑General shall, at the request of the nominating authority in relation to a part‑time member, terminate the appointment of the part‑time member. (2) The Governor‑General may terminate the appointment of a member by reason of misbehaviour or physical or mental incapacity. (3) If: (a) a member becomes bankrupt, applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors, compounds with his or her creditors or makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for their benefit; (b) a member fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 15 or 27 of this Act or section 27F or 27J of the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997; or (c) a part‑time member is absent, except on leave granted by the Minister, from 3 consecutive meetings of the Commission; the Governor‑General shall terminate the appointment of the member. (4) If the Chief Executive Officer: (a) engages in paid employment outside the duties of the office of Chief Executive Officer without the consent of the Minister; or (b) is absent from duty, except on recreation leave or leave granted by the Minister, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any period of 12 months; the Governor‑General shall terminate the appointment of the Chief Executive Officer. (5) The Minister may terminate the appointment of an alternate of a part‑time member by reason of misbehaviour or physical or mental incapacity. (6) If an alternate of a part‑time member fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 27 of this Act or section 27F or 27J of the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997, the Minister shall terminate the appointment of the alternate of the part‑time member.