Constitution
The tribunal is established under the Mental Health Act 2007 (NSW). The act gives the tribunal a wide range of powers deal with the treatment and care of people with a mental illness.
The Governor of New South Wales may appoint a president of the tribunal. The president is a full-time position and the office-holder is expected to devote the whole of their time to the role. The current president is Greg James.
The governor may also appoint deputy presidents of the tribunal. These roles may be full-time or part-time. At present, there are two deputy presidents appointed.
Presidents and deputy presidents must either be lawyers or former judicial officers.
The governor may also appoint members of the tribunal. These members can be either full-time or part-time members, although the tendency is to appoint part-time members. Members are usually appointed for a one year term . Members are chosen because of their experience in mental health issues, and may be psychiatrists or persons with a suitable qualification or experience in the area. As at 31 December 2005 there were 103 part-time members, comprising 33 legal members, 31 psychiatrists and 39 other suitably qualified members .
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