Paragraph 4 TenureI1I2

an individual appointed to a relevant office holds office for a period of 5 years,

an individual’s period of appointment may be extended by the Scottish Ministers (on one or more occasions), provided that the total period by which the appointment is extended does not exceed 1 year,

an individual may be reappointed to a relevant office, provided that the individual’s total period of appointment to the office (including any extension under paragraph (b)) does not exceed 8 years.