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Regulation 2 Appointment of the Commissioner

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(1)

The Commissioner shall be appointed by the First Secretary.

(2)

The appointment of the Commissioner shall be made only after taking account of—

(a)

the advice of a relevant committee,

(b)

the views of relevant children as to any candidates interviewed for the appointment, and

(c)

the advice of any selection panel, established for the purpose of interviewing candidates, as to their suitability for appointment.

(3)

Subject to regulation 3, the term of office of the Commissioner shall be seven years.

(4)

The Commissioner shall not be eligible for re-appointment upon the expiry or earlier termination of the term of office.