Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Magistrates' Court Act 1989 - SECT 17A

Appointment of Aboriginal elders or respected persons

17A. Appointment of Aboriginal elders or respected persons



(1) The Secretary may appoint a person who is a member of the Aboriginal
community as an Aboriginal elder or respected person for the purpose of
performing functions in relation to the Koori Court Division of the Court as
set out in this Act.

(2) An Aboriginal elder or respected person holds office for the period, and
on the terms and conditions, determined by the Secretary and specified in the
instrument of appointment.

(3) An Aboriginal elder or respected person may resign from office by writing
signed by him or her and delivered to the Secretary.