Pig Industry Act 1986
46Termination of appointments
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46 Termination of appointments
(1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of the Presiding Member at any time. (2) The Minister shall, at the request of the Pork Council of Australia, terminate the appointment of a member of the Committee referred to in paragraph 42(1)(b). (3) The Minister shall, at the request of the AFC Processed Meats Forum, terminate the appointment of the member of the Committee referred to in paragraph 42(1)(c). (4) The Minister may terminate the appointment of a member of the Committee for misbehaviour or physical or mental incapacity. (5) If a member of the Committee:
(a) 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) fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 47; or
(c) is absent, without leave of absence under section 44, from 3 consecutive meetings of the Committee;
the Minister shall terminate the appointment of the member of the Committee.