Tax Agent Services Act 2009
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60‑60 Termination of appointment
All Board members (1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of a *Board member: (a) for misbehaviour or physical or mental incapacity; or (b) if the Board member: (i) becomes bankrupt; or (ii) applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or (iii) compounds with his or her creditors; or (iv) makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for the benefit of his or her creditors; or (c) if the Board member fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 60‑50. Additional grounds: full‑time Board members (2) The Minister may terminate the appointment of a full‑time *Board member if: (a) the Board member is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or (b) the Board member engages, except with the Minister’s approval, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office. Additional grounds: part‑time Board members (3) The Minister may terminate the appointment of a part‑time *Board member if: (a) the Board member is absent, except on leave of absence, from 3 consecutive meetings of the Board; or (b) the Board member engages in paid employment that conflicts or may conflict with the proper performance of his or her duties.