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SERIOUS OFFENDERS ACT 2018 (NO. 27 OF 2018) - SECT 300

Vacancies, resignations and removal from office

    (1)     The office of a member of the Authority becomes vacant if—

        (a)     the member's term expires; or

        (b)     the member is removed from office under subsection (2); or

        (c)     the member resigns by written notice of resignation delivered to the Minister or the Governor in Council.

    (2)     Subject to subsection (3), on the recommendation of the Minister, the Governor in Council may remove a member from office.

    (3)     The Minister must not make a recommendation under subsection (2) unless the Minister is of the opinion that the member—

        (a)     is an insolvent under administration; or

        (b)     has ceased to be eligible for appointment; or

        (c)     is convicted of an offence, the commission of which makes the person unsuitable to be a member; or

        (d)     has failed to disclose a conflict of interest; or

        (e)     is unable to perform the functions and duties of the office for any reason; or

        (f)     is or has been engaging in improper conduct; or

        (g)     has neglected the member's duty as a member; or

        (h)     is otherwise unfit to hold office.

    (4)     A vacancy in the office of a member may be filled by appointment in accordance with this Part.



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