7(1)The Commission may appoint one or more Assistant Electoral Commissioners to inquire into, and report to the Commission F1... on, such matters as the Commission F1... think fit.U.K.
(2)A person may not be appointed as an Assistant Electoral Commissioner if he is [F2prevented by section 3(4) (read without regard to section 3(4A)) from being appointed as an Electoral Commissioner].
(3)An Assistant Electoral Commissioner shall—
(a)be appointed either for a fixed term or for the purposes of a particular inquiry; and
(b)(subject to sub-paragraph (4)) hold and vacate office in accordance with the terms of his appointment.
(4)An Assistant Electoral Commissioner shall cease to hold office on the occurrence of such an event as is mentioned in any of paragraphs (a) to (d) of paragraph 3(3).
(5)The Commission shall pay an Assistant Electoral Commissioner such remuneration, and any such allowances or expenses, as may be provided for by or under the terms of his appointment.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 1 para. 7(1) repealed (1.4.2010) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), ss. 146(3), 148(3), Sch. 7 Pt. 3; S.I. 2009/3318, art. 4(hh)
F2Words in Sch. 1 para. 7(2) substituted (21.7.2009) by Political Parties and Elections Act 2009 (c. 12), ss. 39, 43(1)(5)(b), Sch. 6 para. 27(3)