Subdiv 6Assessors

Subdivision 6—Assessors 22—Assessors (1) There will be such panels of assessors as may be necessary for the purposes of any relevant Act. (2) An assessor will be appointed by the Minister on the recommendation of the President of the Tribunal. (3) Before appointing a person as an assessor under this section, the Minister must be satisfied that the person is qualified, by reason of his or her knowledge, expertise and experience, to provide specialist knowledge in a field or fields in which the Tribunal exercises jurisdiction (after taking into account the provisions of any relevant Act). (5) An assessor will be appointed for a term of office, not exceeding 5 years, specified in the instrument of appointment and is eligible for reappointment at the expiration of a term of office. (6) An assessor is appointed on conditions specified in the instrument of appointment. (7) An assessor will sit on a sessional basis. (8) Subject to the conditions of appointment, an assessor may perform work outside the Tribunal. (9) The Minister may, on the recommendation of the President of the Tribunal, remove an assessor from office for— (10) A person ceases to be an assessor if the person— (d) ceases to satisfy any qualification by virtue of which the person was eligible for appointment to the Tribunal; or (e) is removed from office under subsection (9). (12) The Minister may make appointments from time to time for the purpose of maintaining or increasing the membership of panels established under this section.