LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993 - SECT 351 Temporary appointments
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993 - SECT 351
Temporary appointments351 Temporary appointments
(1) If a position (including a senior staff position) within the organisation structure of the council is vacant or the holder of such a position is suspended from duty, sick or absent--(a) the council, in the case of the general manager's position, or(b) the general manager, in the case of any other position,may appoint a person to the position temporarily.
(2) A person who is appointed to a position temporarily may not continue in that position--(a) if the holder of the position is on parental leave--for a period of more than 24 months, or(b) in any other case--for a period of more than 12 months.