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Gambling Act 2003

Institutions - Gambling Commission

222: Appointment criteria

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"Who can be chosen as a Gambling Commissioner and what they need to do"

When the Minister chooses people to be Gambling Commissioners, they must think the people have the knowledge, skills, and experience to help the Gambling Commission do its job. The Minister also thinks about whether the Chief Gambling Commissioner is a barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand with at least 7 years of legal experience that meets the requirements of rules made under the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 for the purposes of section 30 of that Act. You need to know that the Chief Gambling Commissioner has to have a lot of legal experience.

Before someone is appointed as a Gambling Commissioner, they must tell the Minister about anything that could affect their work, their financial situation, and if they have been convicted of a crime in New Zealand or overseas. If something changes during their time as a Commissioner, they must also tell the Minister about any new interests, appointments, or convictions. This helps the Minister make sure the Gambling Commissioners can do their job properly.

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Part 3Institutions
Gambling Commission

222Appointment criteria

  1. All Gambling Commissioners must have, in the opinion of the Minister, the knowledge, skills, and experience to enable them to assist in undertaking the functions, powers, and responsibilities of the Gambling Commission.

  2. Additionally, the Chief Gambling Commissioner must be, or have been, a barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand with at least 7 years’ legal experience that meets the requirements of rules made, under the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006, for the purposes of section 30 of that Act.

  3. A proposed Gambling Commissioner must disclose to the Minister, before appointment,—

  4. any interest (direct or indirect) or other appointment that affects, or may affect, the discharge of the Gambling Commission’s functions; and
    1. the proposed appointee’s financial position; and
      1. whether or not the proposed appointee has been convicted of an offence in New Zealand or overseas.

        1. A Gambling Commissioner must disclose to the Minister any interest, other appointment or conviction referred to in subsection (3) that arises during the term of the Commissioner’s appointment.

        Notes
        • Section 222(2): amended, on , by section 348 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 (2006 No 1).