63JInterpretation

##### 63J Interpretation (1) In this Subdivision, unless the contrary intention appears: > misconduct in relation to an unattached officer, means a failure by the officer to fulfil his duty as an unattached officer. > unattached officer means: (a) an officer who, whether or not he holds an office in a Department: (i) is, notwithstanding that he is employed under this Act, also employed by the Commonwealth otherwise than under this Act, whether as the holder of an office of appointment or otherwise; (ii) is employed by another person or body (including a State), whether as the holder of an office or appointment or otherwise; or (iii) is engaged in employment on his own account or in partnership with another person or other persons; but does not include an officer who is performing duty in a Department; (c) an officer who is on leave of absence from the Service, not being leave of absence for recreation or on account of illness, and does not hold an office in a Department. (2) For the purposes of this Subdivision, an unattached officer shall be taken to have failed to fulfil his duty as an unattached officer if, and only if, while he is an unattached officer, he engages in improper conduct, being conduct which brings the Service into disrepute. (3) Subsection (2) applies to conduct engaged in by an unattached officer whether he engages in the conduct in, or in connexion with, the employment (if any) in which he is engaged or otherwise.