Paragraph 9 I1

(1)

The CMA is to have a chief executive appointed by the Secretary of State (the “chief executive”).

(2)

The chief executive may also be a member of the CMA, but must not be—

(a)

the chair, F1...

(b)

a member of the CMA panel F2, or

(c)

a member of the OIM panel.

(3)

Before appointing the chief executive, the Secretary of State must consult the chair.

(4)

The appointment—

(a)

is to be for a term of not more than five years;

(b)

subject to that, is to be on such terms and conditions as the Secretary of State considers fit.

(5)

The chief executive holds that office as a member of the staff of the CMA.

(6)

A previous appointment as chief executive does not affect a person's eligibility for re-appointment.

Annotations

F1: Word in Sch. 4 para. 9(2)(a) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 (c. 27), s. 59(3), Sch. 3 para. 6(a) (with s. 55(2)); S.I. 2020/1621, reg. 2(r)
F2: Sch. 4 para. 9(2)(c) and word inserted (31.12.2020) by United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 (c. 27), s. 59(3), Sch. 3 para. 6(b) (with s. 55(2)); S.I. 2020/1621, reg. 2(r)

I1: Sch. 4 para. 9 in force at 1.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/2227, art. 2(j) (with art. 3)