S. 12B(1) amended by No. 63/2013 s. 29(2).
(1) The Chief Judge may, from time to time, by notice in writing, engage a reserve judge to undertake the duties of a judge of the court—
(a) on a full time basis; or
(b) on a sessional basis.
(2) Without limiting subsection (1), an engagement under that subsection must specify the period of the engagement.
S. 12B(3) amended by No. 63/2013 s. 29(3).
(3) The Chief Judge does not have the power to revoke or amend a notice of engagement under subsection (1), other than with the consent of the reserve judge.
S. 12B(4) inserted by No. 63/2013 s. 29(4).
(4) An engagement under subsection (1) must not
exceed 6 months.
S. 12B(5) inserted by No. 63/2013 s. 29(4).
(5) For the purpose of deciding whether, when, or on what basis to engage a reserve judge to undertake duties, the Chief Judge may request the reserve judge to provide any information that the Chief Judge considers may be relevant to enable a decision to engage to be made.
S. 12C inserted by No. 5/2013 s. 25.