Section 2 — Terms and conditions of designation etc
Extent: E+W+S+N.I.
This version in force from 2026-01-05
Snapshot: 2026-08-24
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(1) The Commander is to hold and vacate office in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Commander’s designation, subject to subsections (3) to (5).
(2) The terms and conditions of a designation as Commander are to be determined by the Secretary of State.
(3) In addition to any terms and conditions about termination determined under subsection (2), the Secretary of State may terminate a person’s designation as the Commander—
(a) in the interests of efficiency or effectiveness,
(b) because of misconduct by the Commander, or
(c) because of failure by the Commander to comply with the terms and conditions of the designation.
(4) Before terminating a person’s designation as the Commander, the Secretary of State must—
(a) give the Commander a written explanation of the reasons why the Secretary of State is proposing to do so,
(b) give the Commander the opportunity to make written representations about the proposal to do so, and
(c) consider any written representations made by the Commander.
(5) If, having complied with subsection (4), the Secretary of State determines that a person’s designation as Commander should be terminated, the Secretary of State may terminate that designation—
(a) with immediate effect, or
(b) on such date or at the end of such period as the Secretary of State may determine.