A parliamentary question probes the circumstances and terms of David Hatt's appointment as Chief of Staff, and his future eligibility for CEO positions. The response clarifies his employment conditions and restrictions under the Public Sector Management Act.

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31 May 2001
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(1) I refer to the appointment of David Hatt, former Dockers Chief Executive and Burke, Dowding, Lawrence Labor Government employee, and ask when was Mr Hatt approached to undertake the position of Chief of Staff to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure?
(2) What are the terms and conditions of Mr Hatt’s employment?
(3) Will Mr Hatt be appointed to a Chief Executive Officer position during the term of the Government?

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Answered
31 July 2001
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61 days
(2) Mr Hatt has been appointed as a Chief of Staff Level 9 with an entitlement to participate in the Government Vehicle Scheme. (3) Under Section 73 of the Public Sector Management Act Mr Hatt while employed as a Ministerial Officer is not eligible to apply for or to be appointed to any office, post or position in any department or organisation.
(3) Under Section 73 of the Public Sector Management Act Mr Hatt while employed as a Ministerial Officer is not eligible to apply for or to be appointed to any office, post or position in any department or organisation.

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