South Australian Consolidated Acts

CORONERS ACT 2003 - SECT 4

4—Appointment of State Coroner

        (1)         There will be a State Coroner.

        (2)         The State Coroner will be appointed by the Governor.

        (3)         A person is not eligible for appointment as the State Coroner unless he or she is a stipendiary magistrate.

        (4)         The State Coroner—

            (a)         will be appointed for a term of 7 years, and on conditions, determined by the Governor; and

            (b)         is, on the expiration of a term of office, eligible for reappointment; and

            (c)         will be paid a salary and allowances determined by the Remuneration Tribunal.