Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Legal Aid Act 1978 - SECT 18

PART IV INDEPENDENT REVIEWERS

Panel of independent reviewers

18. Panel of independent reviewers



(1) The Attorney-General may appoint a panel of independent reviewers for the
purposes of this Act consisting of-

   (a)  an eligible person appointed as chairperson of the panel; and

   (b)  as many other eligible persons appointed as members of the panel as
        are required.

(2) A person is eligible to be appointed as a panel member if-

   (a)  he or she is not a director of VLA or an officer or employee of VLA;
        and

   (b)  he or she is a person with knowledge and experience that, in the
        opinion of the Attorney-General, is relevant to the functions of an
        independent reviewer.

(3) A panel member-

   (a)  holds office for the term (not exceeding 3 years) specified in the
        instrument of appointment;

   (b)  is eligible for re-appointment;

   (c)  is, while acting as an independent reviewer, entitled to be paid the
        remuneration and allowances (if any) fixed in respect of him or her by
        the Governor in Council from time to time.

(4) The Public Administration Act 2004 (other than Part 3 of that Act) applies
to a panel member in respect of the office of panel member.







(5) The Attorney-General may, in the instrument of appointment of a panel
member, specify terms and conditions of appointment.

(6) The Attorney-General may at any time remove a panel member from office.

(7) A panel member may resign from office by delivering to the
Attorney-General a signed letter of resignation.