256Resignation and removal of members of the Heritage Council

256 Resignation and removal of members of the Heritage Council

(1) In clause 3(1) of Schedule 1 to the Heritage Act 2017, after "Governor in Council" insert ", or in the case of the First Peoples' Assembly Heritage Council member, to the First Peoples' Assembly".

(2) In clause 3(2) of Schedule 1 to the Heritage Act 2017, for "The Governor" substitute "Subject to subclause (3), the Governor".

(3) After clause 3(2) of Schedule 1 to the Heritage Act 2017 insert—

"(3) In relation to the First Peoples' Assembly Heritage Council member, the First Peoples' Assembly, at any time, may remove that member from office and appoint another person in their place.

(4) The First Peoples' Assembly must give the Minister reasonable notice before removing the First Peoples' Assembly Heritage Council member under subclause (3).

(5) Without limiting subclause (3)—

(a) the Minister may give to the First Peoples' Assembly any information, or otherwise advise the First Peoples' Assembly, of any misconduct, neglect or inability of the First Peoples' Assembly Heritage Council member in relation to their performance as a member of the Heritage Council; and

(b) the First Peoples' Assembly may decide to remove the member under this clause or suspend the member under clause 3A as the First Peoples' Assembly considers appropriate.".