Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

NATIONAL HEALTH REFORM ACT 2011 - SECT 38

  (1)   The Commission CEO is to be appointed:

  (a)   in the case of the first appointment made under this subsection--by the Minister; or

  (b)   otherwise--by the Commission Board.

  (2)   If the appointment is covered by paragraph   (1)(a), then before the Minister makes the appointment, the Minister must consult each participating State/Territory Health Minister.

  (3)   If the appointment is covered by paragraph   (1)(b), then before the Commission Board makes the appointment:

  (a)   the Commission Board must consult the Minister; and

  (b)   the Minister must consult each participating State/Territory Health Minister.

  (4)   The appointment is to be made by written instrument.

  (5)   The Commission CEO holds office on a full - time basis.

  (6)   The Commission CEO holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 5 years.

Note:   For re - appointment, see the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 .

  (7)   The Commission CEO must not be a Commission Board member.