53Termination of appointment

#### 53 Termination of appointment (1) The Governor‑General may terminate the appointment of the Tribunal Chairperson or Deputy Chairperson for misbehaviour or physical or mental incapacity. (2) The Governor‑General must terminate the appointment of the Tribunal Chairperson or Deputy Chairperson if that person: (a) becomes bankrupt, applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors, compounds with creditors or makes an assignment of remuneration for their benefit; or (b) is absent from duty, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or (c) becomes: (i) a director or employee of a constitutional corporation of a kind referred to in paragraph 8(2)(b); or (ii) a trustee of a fund; or (iii) a director or employee of an RSA provider; or (iv) a director or employee of an insurer; or (d) engages in paid employment outside the duties of the office without the approval of the Minister; or (e) contravenes subsection 10(1) without reasonable excuse.