Termination of appointment
All AER members (1) The Governor‑General may terminate the appointment of an AER member: (a) for misbehaviour or physical or mental incapacity; or (b) if the member: (i) becomes bankrupt; or (ii) applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or (iii) compounds with his or her creditors; or (iv) makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for the benefit of his or her creditors; or (c) if the member fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 44AY. Additional grounds: full‑time AER members (2) The Governor‑General may terminate the appointment of a full‑time AER member if: (a) the member is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or (b) the member engages, except with the Minister’s consent, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office. Additional grounds: part‑time AER members (3) The Governor‑General may terminate the appointment of a part‑time AER member if: (a) the member is absent, except on leave of absence, from 3 consecutive meetings of the AER; or (b) the member engages in paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of the duties of his or her office.
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