Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF TAXATION ACT 2003 - SECT 28

Appointment by Governor - General on full - time basis

  (1)   The Inspector - General is to be appointed by the Governor - General by written instrument. The appointment is to be on a full - time basis.

Obligation to fill vacancy as soon as practicable

  (2)   Whenever a vacancy occurs in the office of Inspector - General, an appointment must be made to the office as soon as practicable.

Period of appointment

  (3)   The Inspector - General holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 5 years.

Terms and conditions not covered by this Act

  (4)   The Inspector - General holds office on the terms and conditions (if any) in relation to matters not covered by this Act that are determined by the Governor - General.