13AGTermination of appointment

#### 13AG Termination of appointment All Commissioners (1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of a Commissioner: (a) for misbehaviour or physical or mental incapacity; or (b) if the Commissioner: (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 Commissioner fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 29 of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (which deals with the duty to disclose interests) or rules made for the purposes of that section. Additional grounds: Chief Commissioner (2) The Minister may terminate the appointment of the Chief Commissioner if: (a) the Commissioner is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or (b) the Commissioner engages, except with the Minister’s written consent, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office. Additional grounds: part‑time Commissioners (3) The Minister may terminate the appointment of a part‑time Commissioner if: (a) the Commissioner engages, except with the Minister’s written consent, in paid employment that conflicts or may conflict with the proper performance of the Commissioner’s duties; or (b) the Commissioner is absent, except on leave of absence granted under section 13AB, from 3 consecutive meetings of the ATSB.