Northern Territory Numbered Acts Northern Territory Numbered Acts(1) A council member ceases to hold office if:
(a) the member resigns by giving written notice of resignation to the Minister; or
(b) the member's term of office comes to an end and the member is not reappointed; or
(c) the member is convicted of an indictable offence or sentenced to imprisonment for an offence; or
(d) the member is absent, except on leave granted by the governing council, from 3 consecutive meetings of the council; or
(e) the member is removed from office under subsection (2) or section 28 (3).
(2) The Minister may remove a council member from office for:
(a) mental or physical incapacity to carry out official duties satisfactorily; or
(b) neglect of duty; or
(c) breach of a condition of appointment; or
(d) dishonest or dishonourable conduct.