Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Essential Services Commission Act 2001 - SECT 18

The Chairperson

18. The Chairperson



(1) The Governor in Council may appoint a person as Chairperson who is
qualified for appointment because of his or her knowledge of, or experience
in, one or more of the fields of industry, commerce, economics, law or public
administration.

(2) The Chairperson is to be appointed on such terms and conditions, not
inconsistent with this Act, as the Governor in Council determines.

(3) The Public Administration Act 2004 (other than Part 3 of that Act) applies
to the Chairperson in respect of his or her office as a Commissioner.





(4) The Chairperson must not without the consent of the Governor in Council
directly or indirectly engage in any paid employment outside of the office of
Chairperson.

(5) An act or decision of the Commission is not invalid merely because of a
defect or irregularity in, or in connection with, the appointment of the
Chairperson or a vacancy in the office of Chairperson.