Victorian Current Acts

MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING ACT 2022 - SECT 396

    (1)     A community visitor—

        (a)     is to be appointed for the period, not exceeding 3 years, specified in the instrument of appointment; and

        (b)     is eligible for reappointment; and

        (c)     is entitled to be paid the renumeration and allowances fixed by the Governor in Council from time to time; and

        (d)     holds office on any other terms and conditions that are specified in the instrument of appointment.

    (2)     A person appointed as a community visitor must not—

        (a)     be employed by, or hold any appointment with—

              (i)     the Department; or

              (ii)     a mental health and wellbeing service provider, the premises of which is a prescribed premises; or

        (b)     have any direct interest in any contract with—

              (i)     the Department; or

              (ii)     a mental health and wellbeing service provider, the premises of which is a prescribed premises.

    (3)     The Public Administration Act 2004 does not apply to a community visitor in respect of the office of a community visitor.