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Resource Management Act 1991

Environment Court - Removal and resignation of members

257: Resignation

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"How to quit your job as an Environment Judge or Commissioner"

If you are an Environment Judge, alternate Environment Judge, Environment Commissioner, or Deputy Environment Commissioner, you can resign from your job by giving written notice to the Attorney-General. You need to tell the Attorney-General in writing that you want to resign. This is how you can leave your job as one of these officials.

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Part 11Environment Court
Removal and resignation of members

257Resignation

  1. An Environment Judge, alternate Environment Judge, Environment Commissioner, or Deputy Environment Commissioner may resign his or her office as such by giving written notice to the Attorney-General.

Notes
  • Section 257: amended, on , by section 6 of the Resource Management Amendment Act 2004 (2004 No 46).
  • Section 257: amended, on , pursuant to section 6(2)(b) of the Resource Management Amendment Act 1996 (1996 No 160).
  • Section 257: amended, on , pursuant to section 6(2)(c) of the Resource Management Amendment Act 1996 (1996 No 160).