(1)Her Majesty may by Order in Council appoint a person to the office of Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Schools in England (“the Chief Inspector”).
(2)Her Majesty may by Order in Council appoint persons as Her Majesty’s Inspectors of Schools in England.
(3)Any person appointed as one of Her Majesty’s Inspectors of Schools in England is to serve, in accordance with the terms and conditions on which he is appointed, as a member of the staff of the Chief Inspector.
(4)The Chief Inspector holds and vacates office in accordance with the terms of his appointment, but—
(a)must not be appointed for a term of more than five years,
(b)may at any time resign by giving written notice to the Secretary of State, and
(c)may be removed from office by Her Majesty on the ground of incapacity or misconduct.
(5)The previous appointment of a person as Chief Inspector does not affect his eligibility for appointment.
(6)Schedule 1 makes further provision about the Chief Inspector and his staff.