Victorian Numbered Acts

ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TREATMENT AMENDMENT ACT 2013 (NO. 18 OF 2013) - SECT 13

For section 87 of the Principal Act substitute —

        "     87     Acting chairperson

    (1)     The Minister may appoint a deputy chairperson to act as chairperson if the chairperson is absent or otherwise unable to perform the duties and functions of the office.

    (2)     An acting chairperson holds office for the period that the chairperson is absent or otherwise unable to perform the duties and functions of the office.

    (3)     The Minister may at any time terminate the appointment of an acting chairperson.

    (4)     While the appointment of an acting chairperson remains in force, the acting chairperson has and may exercise all the powers and perform all the duties and functions of the chairperson.

        87A     Other members

    (1)     A member of the Patient Review Panel holds office for the period, not more than 3 years, specified in the person's instrument of appointment.

    (2)     A person appointed as a member of the Patient Review Panel may resign that office by written notice given to the Minister.

    (3)     The Governor in Council may, at any time, remove a member from office.".