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MENTAL HEALTH ACT 2014 (NO. 26 OF 2014) - SECT 159

Senior members and ordinary members

    (1)     The senior members and ordinary members of the Tribunal are—

        (a)     the legal members; and

        (b)     the psychiatrist members; and

        (c)     the registered medical practitioner members; and

        (d)     the community members.

    (2)     Senior members and ordinary members are appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Minister.

    (3)     A senior member holds office—

        (a)     on a full-time or a part-time basis; and

        (b)     for the term, not exceeding 5 years, specified in the instrument of appointment.

    (4)     An ordinary member holds office—

        (a)     on a full-time, part-time or sessional basis; and

        (b)     for the term, not exceeding 5 years, specified in the instrument of appointment.

    (5)     As many senior members and ordinary members as are required for the proper functioning of the Tribunal are to be appointed.

    (6)     Senior members and ordinary members are eligible for reappointment.

    (7)     A full-time or part-time member (other than the President or Deputy President) may engage in the practice of any profession or in any paid employment (whether within or outside Victoria) outside the duties of his or her office if—

        (a)     the President gives his or her consent; and

        (b)     the full-time or part-time member complies with all the conditions attached to that consent.



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