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Sports Tribunal Act 2006

Sports Tribunal of New Zealand - Continuation and membership of Tribunal

31: Chairperson of Tribunal

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"Who can be the boss of the Sports Tribunal in New Zealand"

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The Governor-General chooses the chairperson of the Sports Tribunal of New Zealand. You need to know that the Governor-General makes this choice after the Minister talks to the board of Sport and Recreation New Zealand. The Minister then makes a recommendation to the Governor-General.

The chairperson must know a lot about sport and have experience in it. They must also be someone who used to be a judge in a New Zealand court, or a very experienced lawyer with at least 7 years of practice in the High Court of New Zealand.

The chairperson has to be a respected person in the legal profession, which means they are well-known and admired by other lawyers. This helps make sure the Sports Tribunal of New Zealand is fair and makes good decisions.

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Part 3Sports Tribunal of New Zealand
Continuation and membership of Tribunal

31Chairperson of Tribunal

  1. The Governor-General, on the recommendation of the Minister made after consultation with the board of Sport and Recreation New Zealand, must appoint one of the members as the chairperson of the Tribunal.

  2. The chairperson must have significant understanding, interest, or experience in sport and must be—

  3. a retired judicial officer who has held office in a New Zealand court or statutory tribunal; or
    1. a senior barrister or solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand with not less than 7 years’ practice and who is of standing and repute within the legal profession.