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Rh (5) The Minister may revoke the appointment of a person under subsection (1) on the grounds of the person’s unfitness to continue in office or incapacity to perform the functions of his or her office.

(6) An appointment under this section must be notified in the Gazette.

Appointment of secretary and other officers

481. The Minister may appoint—
 * (a) a secretary to the Tribunals; and
 * (b) other officers of the Tribunals.

Remuneration, allowances and expenses

482.—(1) The Minister may determine that a person (other than a public officer) who sits as a member of a Tribunal is to be paid a remuneration (whether by way of salary or fees) and allowances.

(2) The remuneration and allowances in subsection (1), and the expenses of the Tribunals as determined by the Minister, are to be paid out of moneys provided by Parliament.

(3) The remuneration of the secretary and other officers of the Tribunals are to be paid out of the funds of IPOS.

Protection of members

483. A member of a Tribunal has, in the performance of his or her duty as a member, the same protection that a District Judge has under the State Courts Act.

Members and officers deemed to be public servants

484. Every member of a Tribunal and every officer of the Tribunals are deemed to be public servants within the meaning of the Penal Code.