SCHEDULE 1 - Terms of appointm SCHEDULE 1 - Terms of appointment of Commissioner

Section 7

1.   Duration of appointment

(1) The Commissioner holds office for such term, not exceeding 5 years, as is specified in the instrument of appointment for that person.

(2) A person who has been appointed as the Commissioner may from time to time be reappointed for a single further term, not exceeding 5 years, as may be specified in the instrument of appointment for that person.

2.   Terms of appointment

(1) The Commissioner holds office on such conditions relating to matters not provided for by this Act as are specified in the Commissioner’s instrument of appointment.

(2) The Commissioner must not –

(a) wager on a Tasmanian race meeting or with a Tasmanian registered bookmaker; or

(b) have or obtain a financial or proprietary interest in a greyhound or horse, other than a greyhound or horse that has retired from racing.

(3) The Commissioner must not, except in so far as authorised to do so by the Governor –

(a) hold any office of profit, or trust, other than the office of Commissioner; or

(b) engage in paid employment outside the duties of the office of Commissioner.

(4) Subject to subclause (3) , if the holder of an office under an Act is required, by or under that Act, to devote the whole of the office holder’s time to the duties of that office, that requirement does not prevent the holder from holding that office in conjunction with the office of Commissioner.

(5) The State Service Act 2000 does not apply in relation to a person in the person’s capacity as Commissioner.

3.   Remuneration

(1) The remuneration and allowances payable to the Commissioner are to be specified in the Commissioner’s instrument of appointment or as otherwise determined by the Governor.