(1) The nominating
committee must, on the Premier’s written request, submit to the Premier
a list of 3 persons qualified and eligible under section 10 for appointment.
(2) The
Premier’s request must specify for which of the following purposes the
list is required —
(a)
recommending the appointment of a person as Commissioner under section 9A(1);
(b)
recommending the appointment of a person as Deputy Commissioner under
section 9A(1);
(c)
recommending the appointment of a person to act in the office of Commissioner
under section 14.
(3) Before submitting
a list under subsection (1), the nominating committee must —
(a)
advertise throughout Australia for expressions of interest; and
(b) if
the Premier’s request specifies that the list is for the purpose of
recommending the appointment of a person as Deputy Commissioner under
section 9A(1) and there is a Commissioner appointed under section 9A(1)
— consult with the Commissioner.
[Section 9B inserted: No. 5 of 2024 s. 6.]