296Terms and conditions of office

296 Terms and conditions of office

(1) A member of the Authority holds office—

(a) subject to subsections (3) and (4), for a term not exceeding 5 years specified in the member's instrument of appointment; and

(b) subject to this Act, on the terms and conditions specified in the member's instrument of appointment.

(2) Subject to this Act, a member is entitled to be paid remuneration, allowances and expenses determined by the Governor in Council and specified in the member's instrument of appointment.

(3) A member is eligible for reappointment.

(4) A member may hold office for a maximum of 9 years, whether appointed for one or more terms and whether or not those terms are consecutive.

(5) The Public Administration Act 2004 (other than Part 3 of that Act) applies to a member of the Authority in respect of the office of member.

(6) If a person was, immediately before becoming a member of the Authority, an officer within the meaning of the State Superannuation Act 1988, the member continues, subject to that Act, to be an officer within the meaning of that Act.