Commonwealth Numbered Acts

HEALTH INSURANCE COMMISSION ACT 1973 No. 41 of 1974 - SECT 17

17. (1) The Governor-General may terminate the appointment of a part-time
Commissioner by reason of-

   (a)  the misbehaviour of the Commissioner;

   (b)  the physical or mental incapacity of the Commissioner; or

   (c)  the absence, except on leave granted by the Minister, of the
        Commissioner from three consecutive meetings of the Commission.

(2) If a part-time Commissioner-

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

   (b)  fails to comply with his obligations under section 15, the
        Governor-General shall terminate the appointment of the Commissioner.