20Chief executive officer

20 Chief executive officer

(1)  [Section 20 Subsection (1) substituted by No. 38 of 2022, s. 7, Applied:30 Nov 2022] The Board may appoint a person as chief executive officer of the Authority on terms and conditions that the Board considers appropriate.

(2)  [Section 20 Subsection (2) amended by No. 38 of 2022, s. 7, Applied:30 Nov 2022] The chief executive officer must not concurrently be the chairperson or another member of the Board.

(3)  The chief executive officer is entitled to be paid the remuneration and allowances specified in the instrument of appointment.

(4)  The chief executive officer is to be appointed for a term of not more than 5 years on the terms and conditions specified in the instrument of appointment.

(4A)  [Section 20 Subsection (4A) inserted by No. 38 of 2022, s. 7, Applied:30 Nov 2022] The chief executive officer may be appointed for more than one term.

(5)  The chief executive officer must not engage in paid employment outside the duties of office unless allowed by the instrument of appointment or otherwise approved by the Board.

(6)  The appointment of a person as chief executive officer is not invalid merely because of a defect or irregularity in relation to the appointment.

(7)  [Section 20 Subsection (7) omitted by No. 38 of 2022, s. 7, Applied:30 Nov 2022] .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .