Commonwealth Numbered Acts

HEALTH INSURANCE COMMISSION ACT 1973 No. 41 of 1974 - SECT 26

26. (1) The Governor-General may terminate the appointment of the General
Manager by reason of misbehaviour or physical or mental incapacity.

(2) If the General Manager-

   (a)  engages in paid employment outside the duties of his office without
        the approval of the Minister;

   (b)  fails to comply with his obligations under section 15;

   (c)  is absent from duty, except on leave of absence granted by the
        Minister, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or

   (d)  becomes bankrupt, applies to take the benefit of any law for the
        relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors, compounds with his creditors
        or makes an assignment of his remuneration for their benefit, the
        Governor-General shall terminate the appointment of the
        General Manager.