Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts

HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ACT 2004 - SECT 30

    (1)     This section applies if—

        (a)     the Minister has written to a health profession board under section 29 (2); and

        (b)     the Minister is satisfied that a reasonable time has passed since the Minister wrote to the board.

    (2)     If the Minister is still not satisfied that the health profession board is exercising its functions diligently, the Minister may, in writing—

        (a)     tell the board that the Minister is not satisfied that the board is exercising its functions diligently; and

        (b)     give the board reasons why the Minister is still not satisfied; and

        (c)     give the board at least 14 days after the day the notice is given to the board to make representations to the Minister about why the board should not be discharged.

    (3)     If, after considering any representations made by the health profession board within the time stated in the notice, the Minister is satisfied that the board should be discharged, the Minister may ask the Legislative Assembly to approve the discharge of the board.

    (4)     The approval of the Legislative Assembly may be expressed by resolution.

    (5)     If the Legislative Assembly approves the discharge of the health profession board, the Minister may discharge the board by written notice.