Thoroughbred Racing Act 1996
36Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of RICG
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36 Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of RICG
36 Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of RICG
(1) RICG is to elect a Chairperson from among its members. RICG may also elect a Deputy Chairperson from among its members. RICG may remove a person from office as Chairperson or Deputy Chairperson of RICG at any time.
(2) A person ceases to hold office as Chairperson or Deputy Chairperson if he or she—
(a) resigns the office by instrument in writing addressed to Racing NSW and RICG, or
(b) is removed from that office by RICG, or
(c) ceases to hold office as a member of RICG.
(3) To be elected or removed from office as Chairperson or Deputy Chairperson requires a simple majority of the members present and voting at a meeting of RICG at which a quorum is present.
(4) The Chairperson or Deputy Chairperson does not cease to be a member of RICG merely because he or she ceases to be Chairperson or Deputy Chairperson.
s 36: Am 1997 No 24, Sch 1 [5]. Rep 1999 No 66, Sch 1 [21]. Ins 2008 No 63, Sch 1 [29].