SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 12The Information Commissioner
Appointment
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The Commissioner is to be appointed by Her Majesty by Letters Patent.
2
No recommendation may be made to Her Majesty for the appointment of a person as the Commissioner unless the person concerned has been selected on merit on the basis of fair and open competition.
3
The Commissioner is to hold office for such term not exceeding 7 years as may be determined at the time of the Commissioner's appointment, subject to paragraph 3.
4
A person cannot be appointed as the Commissioner more than once.