Assembly Members (Independent Financial Review and Standards) Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 No. 17 - Explanatory Memorandum

Explanatory Memorandum

Assembly Members (Independent Financial Review and Standards) Act (Northern Ireland) 2011

2011 CHAPTER 17

29 March 2011

Commentary on Sections

Part 2: The Northern Ireland Assembly Commissioner for Standards

Section 21: Termination of the Commissioner’s appointment

This section provides for the circumstances in which the Commissioner will cease to hold appointment or may be dismissed. Under certain circumstances, the Commissioner will automatically cease to hold office. The Assembly may also by resolution dismiss the Commissioner.