Australian Capital Territory
ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (Presidential Appointment Requirements) Determination 2015 (No 1)
Notifiable instrument NI2015–578
made under the  
ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2008, s 95 (Requirements of appointment – presidential members)

1	Name of instrument
This instrument is the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (Presidential Appointment Requirements) Determination 2015 (No 1).
2	Commencement 
This instrument commences on the day after it is notified. 
3	Revocation
This instrument revokes the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (Presidential Appointment Requirements) Determination 2008 [NI2008-413].
4	Determination
The Executive determines the selection process and criteria that applies to:
(1)	the appointment of presidential members under section 94(1) of the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2008 in schedule 1; and
(2)	the reappointment of presidential members under section 94(2) of the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2008 in schedule 2.

Simon Corbell MLA	Joy Burch MLA
Attorney-General	Minister
7/10/2015	7/10/2015
Schedule 1
The Executive may appoint a person as a presidential member under section 94(1) based on a consideration of possible candidates by the Attorney-General, where the Attorney-General has:
•	sought expressions of interest for the position by public advertisement; and
•	had regard to the below selection criteria for presidential members.
Selection criteria for presidential members
Intellectual capacity:
•	Appropriate knowledge of the relevant law and its underlying principles 
•	High level of expertise in your chosen area or profession
•	Ability to quickly absorb and analyse information 
Personal qualities:
•	Integrity and independence of mind 
•	Sound judgement 
•	Decisiveness 
•	Objectivity 
•	Ability and willingness to learn and develop professionally 
An ability to understand and deal fairly:
•	Ability to treat everyone with respect and sensitivity whatever their background 
•	Willingness to listen with patience and courtesy. 
Authority and communication skills:
•	Ability to explain the procedure and any decisions reached clearly and succinctly to all those involved 
•	Ability to inspire respect and confidence 
•	Ability to maintain authority when challenged. 
Efficiency:
•	Ability to work at speed and under pressure 
•	Ability to organise time effectively and produce clear reasoned judgments expeditiously, and
•	Ability to work constructively with others (including leadership and managerial skills where appropriate).
Experience in a dispute resolution environment and in fields relevant to the divisions of the tribunal would be an advantage.

Schedule 2
The Executive may reappoint a person as a presidential member under section 94(2) if the Attorney-General is satisfied that the nominated person has the experience, skills and qualifications to undertake the work of a presidential member of the Tribunal.