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Civil Aviation Act 1990

Medical certification

27J: Appointment of convener and deputy convener

You could also call this:

"Choosing leaders for aviation safety team"

The Minister must choose a convener and a deputy convener for up to 3 years. Before making these choices, the Minister needs to talk to the Director and other people they think are important. The Minister has to think about what these people say.

The Minister can renew the appointments of the convener and deputy convener for more 3-year periods. When renewing, the Minister must again talk to the Director and others, and consider their opinions.

The convener and deputy convener need to be doctors who know a lot about civil aviation. They also need to be able to speak up for what's best for public safety in aviation.

If the convener can't do their job for any reason, the deputy convener will do it instead. This continues until the convener can work again or until the Minister chooses a new convener.

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Part 2AMedical certification

27JAppointment of convener and deputy convener

  1. The Minister must—

  2. appoint a convener and a deputy convener for a period of no longer than 3 years; and
    1. consult with the Director, and other parties as the Minister thinks fit, before making either appointment; and
      1. take into account any representations made under paragraph (b).

        1. The Minister may renew an appointment as convener or deputy convener for 1 or more periods, each of which may not exceed 3 years.

        2. If the Minister renews an appointment, he or she must—

        3. consult with the Director, and other parties as the Minister thinks fit, before making the renewal; and
          1. take into account any representations made under paragraph (a).

            1. The convener and the deputy convener must—

            2. be medical practitioners who are suitably qualified, and experienced or knowledgeable in civil aviation; and
              1. be able to represent the public interest in aviation safety.

                1. If the convener is unavailable for any reason, the deputy convener must discharge the duties of the convener under this section until—

                2. the convener is available; or
                  1. the Minister has appointed a new convener.

                    Notes
                    • Section 27J: inserted, on , by section 5 of the Civil Aviation (Medical Certification) Amendment Act 2001 (2001 No 87).
                    • Section 27J(4)(a): amended, on , by section 175(1) of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 (2003 No 48).