(1) The Governor in Council may amend the appointment of a senior member or ordinary member who was appointed on a sessional basis so that the member's appointment continues on a non-sessional basis.
(2) The Governor in Council may amend the appointment of a senior member or ordinary member who was appointed on a non‑sessional basis so that the member's appointment continues on a sessional basis.
(3) The Governor in Council may amend an appointment under this section only with the member's prior consent.
(4) Subsection (1) does not apply to a sessional member who has attained the age of 70 years.
(5) If a member's appointment is amended under subsection (1), the member's term of office expires on whichever of the following first occurs—
(a) the date that is 7 years after the original date of appointment;
(b) the date that the member attains the age of 70 years.
(6) If a member's appointment is amended under subsection (2), the member's term of office expires on the date that is 7 years after the original date of appointment.
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(Heading) inserted by No. 62/2014 s. 49(1).