Western Australian Consolidated Acts

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1992 - SECT 56

56 .         Appointment and terms and conditions

        (1)         The Commissioner is to be appointed by the Governor.

        (2)         Subject to this Division, the Commissioner holds office for a period, not exceeding 7 years, fixed by the instrument of appointment and is eligible for one or more further appointments.

        (3)         Subject to the Salaries and Allowances Act 1975 , the Commissioner is entitled to be paid such remuneration as is determined by the Governor.

        (3a)         Remuneration paid to the Commissioner under subsection (3) is to be charged to the Consolidated Account   ² and this subsection appropriates the Consolidated Account   ² accordingly.

        (4)         The rate of remuneration of the Commissioner is not to be reduced during a term of office without the Commissioner’s consent.

        (5)         The Commissioner is entitled to such leave of absence as the Governor determines.

        (6)         Subject to this Division the Governor may determine other terms and conditions of service (if any) that apply to the Commissioner.

        [Section 56 amended by No. 49 of 1996 s. 54.]