Australian Capital Territory
ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (Presidential Appointment Requirements) Determination 2016 
Notifiable instrument NI2016–247
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 2016.
2	Commencement 
This instrument commences on the commencement of the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Amendment Act 2016 (No 2), section 5. 
3	Revocation
This instrument revokes the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (Presidential Appointment Requirements) Determination 2015 [NI2015-578].
4	Determination – requirements for appointment as President
1)	The Executive determines that a person may be appointed as President of the Tribunal under section 94(1)(a) of the Act if the person satisfies the eligibility requirements for appointment as a magistrate set out in division 2.2.1 of the Magistrates Court Act 1930.
2)	The Executive determines that, before selecting a person to appoint as President of the Tribunal, the Attorney-General will: 
a.	seek expressions of interest for the position by public advertisement; and
b.	write to key ACT justice system stakeholders inviting them to nominate suitably qualified candidates for the position; and
c.	have regard to the selection criteria set out in schedule 1. 
5	Determination – requirements for appointment as other presidential member
The Executive determines that a person may be appointed as an other presidential member under section 94(1)(b) of the Act if the Attorney-General has:
a.	sought expressions of interest for the position by public advertisement; and
b.	had regard to the selection criteria set out in schedule 1.
5	Determination – requirements for appointment as a temporary presidential member
The Executive determines that a person may be appointed temporarily as President or other presidential member under section 94(2) of the Act 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.

Simon Corbell MLA	Yvette Berry
Attorney-General	Minister
23.05.16	23/05/2016

Schedule 1
Selection criteria for appointment as President and other presidential member
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.