Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005

The Director GeneralU.K.

9(1)The Director General shall be—U.K.

(a)appointed by the Secretary of State, and

(b)employed by SOCA on such terms and conditions as the Secretary of State may determine.

(2)But a person may not be so appointed for a term exceeding five years.

(3)Before appointing a person as Director General the Secretary of State must consult—

(a)the chairman of SOCA, and

(b)the Scottish Ministers.

(4)SOCA shall pay to its Director General such remuneration and allowances as the Secretary of State may determine.

Commencement Information

I1Sch. 1 para. 9(1)-(3) in force at 1.3.2006 for specified purposes by S.I. 2006/378, art. 2(1) (with art. 2(2)-(4))

I2Sch. 1 para. 9(1)-(3) in force at 1.4.2006 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2006/378, art. 4(1), Sch. para. 1 (with art. 4(2)-(7))

I3Sch. 1 para. 9(4) in force at 1.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/378, art. 4(1), Sch. para. 1 (with art. 4(2)-(7))