Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

HEALTH SERVICES ACT 1990 (NO. 62 OF 1990) - SECT 33

33. (1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of the Chief Executive for misbehaviour or physical or mental incapacity.

(2) The Minister shall terminate the appointment of the Chief Executive if the Chief Executive—

        (a)     becomes bankrupt, applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors, compounds with his or her creditors or makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for their benefit;

        (b)     without reasonable excuse, contravenes section 15;

        (c)     except with the approval of the Minister, engages in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office;

        (d)     is absent from duty, except on leave of absence granted by the Board or Minister, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any period of 12 months; or

        (e)     is convicted, in Australia or elsewhere, of an offence punishable by imprisonment for 1 year or longer.