28ADeclaration as “unattached” officer

28A Declaration as “unattached” officer

28A Declaration as “unattached” officer

(1) This section applies in relation to a person who is removed from office as Commissioner under section 28.

(2) The Governor, on the recommendation of the Minister—

(a) may declare the person so removed to be an unattached officer in the service of the Crown, and

(b) may revoke any such declaration.

(3) While such a declaration remains in force, the person concerned is entitled to monetary remuneration and employment benefits (including any benefits that may be provided under a superannuation scheme) as if the person had not been removed from office.

(4) If—

(a) the Commissioner is removed from office and such a declaration is not made, or

(b) a declaration that is made is revoked,

the person concerned ceases to be employed in the service of the Crown, unless appointed to another position in the service of the Crown.

(5) A declaration under this section, unless sooner revoked, is revoked on the date on which the term of office of the person as Commissioner would have expired.

s 28A: Ins 2016 No 2, Sch 3 [17].