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(b) report generally and at least once annually to the
Legislative Assembly on the performance of his
or her functions, duties and powers under this Part
or by Act and the operations of the Audit Office.
(2) A report under clause (1) shall be presented by the
Speaker to the Legislative Assembly.
99. Term of office – (1) Subject to this Part, a person
appointed as Controller and Auditor General holds office for a
term of 12 years.
(2) If the term for which a person who has been appointed as
Controller and Auditor General expires, that person continues to
hold office until a successor to that person is appointed unless
removed or suspended during the period of expiry.
99A. Conditions of service – (1) The Controller and Auditor
General is entitled to salary, allowances and other benefits
provided by Act.
(2) The salary of the Controller and Auditor General shall
not be reduced during the period of office of the Controller and
Auditor General, unless as part of a general reduction of salaries
applied proportionately to all persons whose salaries are
determined by Act.
(3) The allowances and other benefits of the Controller and
Auditor General’s service are not to be altered in any way which
reduces any allowance and benefit conferred on the Controller
and Auditor General arising from the appointment.
(4) The salary, allowances and other benefits under this Part
shall be charged on the Treasury Fund.
99B. Other employment – Except as provided by Act or
authorised by resolution of the Legislative Assembly, the
Controller and Auditor General shall not:
(a) hold any appointment in the Public Service (including
in any of the other capacities under Article 83),
other than that of Controller and Auditor General;
or
(b) be a member of any authority or body mentioned
under Article 97A(2); or