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Paragraph 6 Power to constitute offices and make appointments etc.

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(1)

Subject to subsection (2) of this section and any law in force in Montserrat, the Governor, in Her Majesty’s name and on Her Majesty’s behalf may—

(a)

constitute offices for Montserrat and makeappointments (including acting appointments), to be held during Her Majesty’s pleasure, thereto;

(b)

dismiss any person so appointed or take such other disciplinary action in relation to him as the Governor may think fit.

(2)

Power to make appointments to the office of any magistrate or any registrar or other officer of the High Court who is required to possess legal qualifications, and power to exercise disciplinary control over or remove from office any person holding or acting in any such office, shall vest in the Governor, acting after consultation with the Chief Justice.

(3)

The Governor shall consult with the Chief Minister before appointing any person to the office of permanent secretary.