Queensland Consolidated Acts

AUDITOR-GENERAL ACT 2009 - SECT 11

11 Terms of appointment

(1) The auditor-general holds office on a full-time basis.

(2) The auditor-general is to be paid a salary at a rate decided by the Governor in Council.

(3) The auditor-general is entitled to the allowances and holds office, to the extent the terms are not provided for by this Act, on the terms decided by the Governor in Council.

(4) Advice to the Governor in Council regarding the salary, allowances and other terms is only to be given after consultation with the parliamentary committee.

(5) The salary and allowances of the auditor-general are payable out of the consolidated fund, which is appropriated accordingly.

(6) The rate of remuneration of the auditor-general must not be reduced during the term of office without the auditor-general’s written consent.