Western Australian Numbered Acts

LOCAL GOVERNMENT AMENDMENT ACT 2024 (NO. 47 OF 2024) - SECT 102

102 .         Sections 8.16A and 8.16B inserted

                After section 8.16 insert:

8.16A.         Terms of appointment

        (1)         A member of an Independent Inquiry holds office for the duration of the inquiry unless —

            (a)         the member dies; or

            (b)         the member resigns by written notice to the Minister; or

            (c)         the member’s appointment is terminated by the Minister by written notice.

        (2)         If a member ceases to hold office, the Minister may appoint a replacement member.

8.16B.         Procedures and remuneration

        (1)         If an Independent Inquiry consists of 3 people, all 3 members are required to be present to constitute a quorum.

        (2)         The members of an Independent Inquiry are entitled to the remuneration and allowances determined from time to time by the Minister on the recommendation of the Public Sector Commissioner.

        (3)         Subsection (2) does not apply to a member who is a public service officer.