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HEALTH SERVICES ACT 1990 (NO. 62 OF 1990) - SECT 20

Termination of appointment

20. (1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of an appointed member—

        (a)     for misbehaviour or physical or mental incapacity; or

        (b)     in the case of a member who is a health professional—if the member ceases to be registered—

              (i)     to practise under a law of the Territory; or

              (ii)     as a member of his or her professional association.

(2) The Minister shall terminate the appointment of an appointed member if the member—

        (a)     becomes bankrupt, applies to take the benefit of a law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors, compounds with his or her creditors or makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for their benefit;

        (b)     without reasonable excuse, contravenes section 15;

        (c)     is absent, except on leave granted by the Board or Minister from 3 consecutive meetings of the Board; or

        (d)     is convicted, in Australia or elsewhere, of an offence punishable by imprisonment for 1 year or longer.

Division 1—General

Appointment and constitution



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