Staff on TAFE Boards

There are a number of scenarios under which a Director may leave the Board.

Completion of the term of office – all Directors are appointed for a specific term of office between 1 and 3 years as is outlined in their Instrument of Appointment.  At the conclusion of that term of office, the director may seek reappointment or re-election.  The requirements and limitations applying to appointment and reappointment are outlined in the Government’s Appointment & Remuneration Guidelines.

Resignation – a director may resign at any time, a Ministerial appointed director may resign by notice in writing delivered to the Minister, and a co-opted director or elected director may resign in writing delivered to the Board Secretary.  As a courtesy, the Board Chair would be informed at the same time.

Removal from Office – Under S 89 of the Public Administration Act 2004, the Minister has the power to remove or suspend Ministerial appointed Board member if he or she believes the director has contravened a code of conduct applicable to him or her or a duty or obligation otherwise imposed under the Act.

On leaving the Board, Directors are required to return any of information and property owned by the Institute, and any remuneration arrangements will cease.