SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 5Children's Commissioner: minor and consequential amendments
Appointment and tenure of Children's Commissioner
7
In Schedule 1 to the Children Act 2004, in paragraph 3 (appointment and tenure of office)—
a
in sub-paragraph (2) for “, to such extent and in such manner as he thinks fit,” substitute “
take reasonable steps to
”
,
b
in sub-paragraph (4) for “five years” substitute “
six years
”
, and
c
in sub-paragraph (5) for “is eligible for reappointment once only” substitute “
is not eligible for reappointment
”
.
8
In Schedule 1 to the Children Act 2004, after paragraph 3 insert—
Interim appointments
3A
1
Where there is a vacancy in the office of Children's Commissioner, the Secretary of State may appoint a person as interim Children's Commissioner.
2
Subject to the provisions of this paragraph, a person holds and vacates office as interim Children's Commissioner in accordance with the terms and conditions of the appointment as determined by the Secretary of State.
3
An appointment as interim Children's Commissioner is for a term ending—
a
with the appointment of a person as the Children's Commissioner under paragraph 3, or
b
if sooner, at the end of the period of six months beginning with the date on which the appointment as interim Children's Commissioner was made.
4
A person who has held office as interim Children's Commissioner—
a
is eligible for reappointment, and
b
is eligible for appointment as the Children's Commissioner.
5
An interim Children's Commissioner may at any time resign by notice in writing to the Secretary of State.
6
The Secretary of State may remove an interim Children's Commissioner from office if satisfied that the interim Commissioner has—
a
become unfit or unable properly to discharge his or her functions; or
b
behaved in a way that is not compatible with continuing in office.