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Racing Act 1958
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41 Vacancies
(1) The office of any member of the Board shall become vacant—
(a) at the expiration of his term of office;
(b) if he dies;
(c) if he is incapable of continuing a member;
S. 41(1)(d) amended by No. 7621 s. 12(5).
(d) if he resigns in writing under his hand addressed to the Minister;
S. 41(1)(e) amended by No. 9201 s. 10(a).
(e) if without leave granted by the Minister he fails to attend three successive meetings of the Board;
S. 41(1)(ea) inserted by No. 9201 s. 10(b).
(ea) if he accepts or holds any place of profit under the Board;
S. 41(1)(eb) inserted by No. 9201 s. 10(b).
(eb) if he fails to comply with the provisions of section 45A(1); or
(f) if his appointment is terminated by the Governor in Council.
(2) If the office of a member of the Board becomes vacant otherwise than by the retirement of such member at the expiration of his term of office a qualified person shall in accordance with this Part be appointed to fill the extraordinary vacancy.
S. 41(3) substituted by No. 97/1998 s. 12.
(3) Any person appointed to fill an extraordinary vacancy holds office for the period, not exceeding 3 years, which is specified in the instrument of his or her appointment.
S. 41A inserted by No. 50/2015 s. 7.