Section 155 — National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013: Termination of appointment of members of the Advisory Council

(1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of a member of the Advisory Council: (a) for misbehaviour; or (b) if the member is incapable of performing the duties of his or her office. (2) The Minister may terminate the appointment of a member of the Advisory Council if: (a) the member: (i) becomes bankrupt; or (ii) applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or (iii) compounds with his or her creditors; or (iv) makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for the benefit of his or her creditors; or (b) the member is absent, except on leave of absence, from 3 consecutive meetings of the Council; or (c) the member fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 152 or 153 (which deal with the disclosure of interests); or (d) the Minister is satisfied that the performance of the member has been unsatisfactory for a significant period; or (e) in the case of the Principal Member—the Principal Member is not a Board member. Consultation (3) The Minister must consult the host jurisdictions about the termination of the appointment of a member of the Advisory Council.