15Termination of appointment

#### 15 Termination of appointment (1) The Governor‑General may terminate the appointment of a Special Prosecutor for misbehaviour or physical or mental incapacity. (2) Where the Governor‑General is satisfied, having regard to any report made to the Attorney‑General by a Special Prosecutor under section 20, that that Special Prosecutor has discharged his or her functions in relation to the matters or classes of matters specified in relation to him or her by the Attorney‑General under section 6, the Governor‑General may terminate the appointment of that Special Prosecutor. (3) If a Special Prosecutor: (a) becomes bankrupt, applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors, compounds with his or her creditors or makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for their benefit; (b) is absent from duty except on leave of absence granted by the Attorney‑General for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; (c) without the consent of the Attorney‑General engages in practice as a barrister or solicitor, or engages in paid employment, outside the duties of his or her office; or (d) fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with his or her obligations under section 14; the Governor‑General shall terminate the appointment of that Special Prosecutor.