SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 5 The Immigration Services Commissioner

Part II Commissioner’s Status, Remuneration and Staff etc

Period of office

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1

The Commissioner—

a

is to hold office for a term of five years; but

b

may resign at any time by notice in writing given to the Secretary of State.

2

The Secretary of State may dismiss the Commissioner—

a

on the ground of incapacity or misconduct; or

b

if he is satisfied—

i

that he has been convicted of a criminal offence; or

ii

that a bankruptcy order has been made against him, or his estate has been sequestrated, or he has made a composition or arrangement with, or granted a trust deed for, his creditors.

3

The Commissioner is eligible for re-appointment when his term of office ends.