40Term of office

40 Term of office

40 Term of office

(1) A mine safety and health representative for a coal mine holds office for 3 years.

(2) However, a person ceases to hold office before that time if—

(a) the person resigns that office by written notice given to the mine operator, or

(b) the person ceases to be eligible for election to that office, or

(c) the person is disqualified under this Division from acting in that office, or

(d) the person is removed from that office by a majority of the workers at the coal mine in accordance with the regulations.

(3) A mine safety and health representative is eligible for re-election.