Her Majesty may by Letters Patent appoint a person to be the Commissioner.

Subject to paragraphs 1C and 1D a person appointed to be the Commissioner shall hold office until the end of the period for which he is appointed.

That period must be not more than seven years.

A person appointed to be the Commissioner may be relieved of office by Her Majesty at his own request.

A person appointed to be the Commissioner may be removed from office by Her Majesty, on the ground of misbehaviour, in consequence of Addresses from both Houses of Parliament.

A person appointed to be the Commissioner is not eligible for re-appointment.