Northern Territory Numbered Acts

JUSTICE AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT ACT 2021 (NO 7 OF 2021) - SECT 15

After section 4A

insert

4B     Acting Territory Coroner

    (1)     The Administrator may, in writing, appoint a Local Court Judge to act in the office of the Territory Coroner:

    (a)     during a vacancy in the office; or

    (b)     during any period, or all periods, when the person holding the office is absent from duty or unable to perform the duties of the office.

    (2)     A person appointed under subsection (1) holds office until:

    (a)     the expiry of the period (not exceeding 12 months) specified in the appointment; or

    (b)     the person ceases to be a Local Court Judge.

    (3)     An acting Territory Coroner has all the functions and powers of the Territory Coroner.

Part 5     Amendment of Local Court Act 2015