South Australian Current Acts

MENTAL HEALTH ACT 2009 - SECT 41B

41B—Conditions of appointment to Panel

        (1)         An appointed member of the Panel will be appointed for a term of office, not exceeding 5 years, and on conditions specified in the instrument of appointment (and is eligible for reappointment at the expiration of a term of office).

        (2)         A member of the Panel is entitled to receive such allowances and expenses as the Governor may from time to time determine.

        (3)         The Governor may, on the recommendation of the Minister, remove an appointed member from office for—

            (a)         mental or physical incapacity to carry out official duties satisfactorily; or

            (b)         neglect of duty; or

            (c)         dishonourable conduct.

        (4)         A person appointed to the Panel ceases to be a member if the person—

            (a)         dies; or

            (b)         completes a term of office and is not reappointed; or

            (c)         resigns by written notice to the Minister; or

            (d)         ceases to satisfy any qualification by virtue of which the person was eligible for appointment to the Tribunal; or

            (e)         is removed from office under subsection (3).

        (5)         The Minister must consult with the Chief Psychiatrist before making a recommendation under subsection (3).