(1) There shall be a Disability Services Commissioner.
(2) The Disability Services Commissioner is to be appointed by the Governor in Council.
S. 14(3) amended by No. 9/2023 s. 16(1).
(3) The Disability Services Commissioner is to hold office for a term, not exceeding 5 years, specified in the instrument of appointment, but is eligible for re-appointment.
(4) The Governor in Council may specify other terms and conditions of appointment in the Disability Services Commissioner's instrument of appointment.
(5) The Disability Services Commissioner is entitled to receive any remuneration or allowances from time to time fixed by the Governor in Council.
(6) The Disability Services Commissioner is, in respect of that office, not subject to the Public Administration Act 2004 .
S. 14(7) amended by No. 9/2023 s. 16(2).
(7) If immediately before their appointment, the Disability Services Commissioner was an officer within the meaning of the State Superannuation Act 1988 , then while they are Disability Services Commissioner, they continue, subject to that Act, to be an officer within the meaning of that Act.