Queensland Numbered Acts Queensland Numbered Acts(1) Section 19, 'accredit'--
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'appoint'.
(2) Section 19, 'and may revoke any such accreditation'--
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'for the term decided by the chief executive'.
(3) Section 19--
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'(2) A person is eligible for appointment as a mediator only if the chief executive considers the person has knowledge, experience or skills relevant to the exercise of a mediator's functions.
'(3) In making an appointment of a mediator, the chief executive must take into account the desirability of the mediators appointed reflecting the social, gender and cultural diversity of the general community.
'(4) The chief executive may impose conditions on the appointment of a person as a mediator.
'(5) A mediator is to be paid the remuneration and allowances decided by the chief executive.
'(6) A mediator is appointed under this Act and not the Public Services Act 2008.'.