50FVacancies, resignations and termination of members of the Victorian Racing Tribunal

50F Vacancies, resignations and termination of members of the Victorian Racing Tribunal

(1) The office of a member of the Victorian Racing Tribunal becomes vacant if—

(a) the member's term expires and the member is not reappointed; or

(b) the member becomes a director, board member or employee of a controlling body or a registered or licensed racing club; or

(c) the member has or obtains a proprietary interest in a racing greyhound or a thoroughbred or standardbred racehorse; or

(d) the member resigns; or

(e) the member is unable to perform the functions and duties of the office for any reason; or

(f) the member holds office in any organisation that may, in the opinion of the Minister, give rise to a conflict of interest; or

(g) the office of the member is terminated in accordance with subsection (2).

(2) The Governor in Council may terminate the office of a member of the Victorian Racing Tribunal on the recommendation of the Minister.

(3) The Minister may recommend to the Governor in Council to terminate the office of a member of the Victorian Racing Tribunal if the Minister is satisfied that the member's actions or behaviour are, or are likely to be, detrimental to the proper functioning of the Victorian Racing Tribunal.

(4) A member of the Victorian Racing Tribunal may resign by delivering a signed letter of resignation to the Minister.

(5) The Chairperson or a Deputy Chairperson may resign from office as the Chairperson or a Deputy Chairperson and remain a member of the Victorian Racing Tribunal by delivering a signed letter of resignation to the Minister.

S. 50G substituted by No. 37/2018 s. 14.