Sunshine Coast Waterways Authority Act 2026
sec.31Suspension from office
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sec.31 Suspension from office
This section applies if— a matter has arisen in relation to an appointed member; and the Minister considers it is necessary in the public interest for the appointed member to be suspended from office pending further consideration of the matter. The Minister may, by written notice given to the appointed member, suspend the appointed member for a period not exceeding 60 days. If the Minister considers it is necessary in the circumstances, the Minister may, by written notice given to the appointed member, extend the suspension from time to time by periods not exceeding 60 days. The Minister must advise the appointed member by written notice if the Minister ends the member’s suspension. (sec.31-ssec.1) This section applies if— a matter has arisen in relation to an appointed member; and the Minister considers it is necessary in the public interest for the appointed member to be suspended from office pending further consideration of the matter. (sec.31-ssec.2) The Minister may, by written notice given to the appointed member, suspend the appointed member for a period not exceeding 60 days. (sec.31-ssec.3) If the Minister considers it is necessary in the circumstances, the Minister may, by written notice given to the appointed member, extend the suspension from time to time by periods not exceeding 60 days. (sec.31-ssec.4) The Minister must advise the appointed member by written notice if the Minister ends the member’s suspension.
- (a) a matter has arisen in relation to an appointed member; and
- (b) the Minister considers it is necessary in the public interest for the appointed member to be suspended from office pending further consideration of the matter.