(1) The Victorian Commissioner may appoint a panel of mediators for the purposes of the Legal Profession Uniform Law (Victoria).
(2) A person is eligible for appointment to the panel if, in the Victorian Commissioner's opinion, he or she has the necessary skills and experience to perform the functions of a mediator under the Legal Profession Uniform Law (Victoria).
(3) Each mediator—
(a) holds office for the period, not exceeding 5 years, specified in his or her instrument of appointment; and
(b) is entitled to receive the remuneration and allowances that are fixed from time to time by the Victorian Commissioner; and
(c) is eligible for reappointment.
(4) The Public Administration Act 2004 does not apply to a mediator in respect of his or her appointment as a mediator.
(5) The Victorian Commissioner may at any time remove a mediator from office.
(6) A mediator may resign by writing delivered to the Victorian Commissioner.