Tasmanian Consolidated Acts

STOLEN GENERATIONS OF ABORIGINAL CHILDREN ACT 2006 - SCHEDULE 1

SCHEDULE 1 - Provisions in relation to office of Stolen Generations Assessor

Section 14

1. Term of office

The Stolen Generations Assessor is to be appointed for the period specified in his or her instrument of appointment and may be reappointed.

2. Holding other office

The holder of an office who is required under any Act to devote the whole of his or her time to the duties of that office is not disqualified from –

(a) holding that office and also the office of Stolen Generations Assessor; or

(b) accepting any remuneration payable in relation to the office of Stolen Generations Assessor.

3. Remuneration and conditions of appointment

      (1) The Stolen Generations Assessor is entitled to be paid such remuneration, including travelling and subsistence allowances, as the Premier determines.

      (2) The Stolen Generations Assessor holds office on such terms and conditions in relation to matters not provided for by this Act as are specified in his or her instrument of appointment.

4. Removal from office

The Premier may remove the Stolen Generations Assessor from office –

(a) if the Stolen Generations Assessor is convicted in Tasmania, or elsewhere, of a crime or offence punishable by imprisonment for a period exceeding 12 months; or

(b) if the Stolen Generations Assessor becomes bankrupt, applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors, compounds with creditors or makes an assignment of any remuneration or estate for their benefit; or

(c) if the Premier is satisfied that the Stolen Generations Assessor is unable to perform adequately or competently the duties of office.