18BTerms and conditions of appointment

18B Terms and conditions of appointment

(1) An Associate Regulator—

(a) holds office for a term, not exceeding 5 years, specified in the instrument of appointment; and

(b) is appointed on the terms and conditions that are specified in the instrument of appointment.

(2) The instrument of appointment must specify—

(a) the remuneration and allowances (if any) of the Associate Regulator; and

(b) whether the Associate Regulator is appointed on a full‑time or part‑time basis.

(3) The Public Administration Act 2004 (other than Part 3 of that Act) applies to an Associate Regulator in respect of that office.

(4) If an Associate Regulator was, immediately prior to appointment to the office of Associate Regulator, an officer within the meaning of the State Superannuation Act 1988, the Associate Regulator, despite that appointment, continues to be an officer within the meaning of, and subject to, that Act.

(5) An Associate Regulator may be re‑appointed.

S. 18C inserted by No. 58/2025 s. 11.