SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 11Independent Assessor of Military Complaints Procedures in Northern Ireland
Tenure
1
1
The Independent Assessor of Military Complaints Procedures in Northern Ireland shall hold and vacate office in accordance with the terms of his appointment.
2
The Independent Assessor shall be appointed for a term not exceeding three years (but may be reappointed).
3
The Independent Assessor may at any time resign his office by written notice to the Secretary of State.
4
The Secretary of State may remove the Independent Assessor from office—
a
if he has failed without reasonable excuse to carry out his duties for a continuous period of six months or more,
b
if he has been convicted of a criminal offence,
c
if a bankruptcy order has been made against him, his estate has been sequestrated or he has made a composition or arrangement with, or granted a trust deed for, his creditors, or
d
if the Secretary of State is satisfied that he is otherwise unable or unfit to perform his functions.
Remuneration
2
1
The Secretary of State shall pay to the Independent Assessor—
a
such remuneration, and
b
such allowances,
as the Secretary of State may determine.
2
The Secretary of State may make payments to or in respect of the Independent Assessor in connection with pensions and gratuities.
Staff
3
1
The Independent Assessor may appoint such number of employees, on such terms and conditions, as he may determine with the approval of the Secretary of State.
2
The Secretary of State may make payments to or in respect of persons appointed under this paragraph.
Reports
4
1
The Independent Assessor shall send the Secretary of State an annual report on the performance of his functions.
2
Where the Secretary of State receives a report under sub-paragraph (1) he shall—
a
publish it, and
b
lay it before Parliament.
3
The Independent Assessor may report to the Secretary of State on any matter which comes to his attention in the course of the performance of his functions.
Disqualification
5
In Part III of Schedule 1 to the [1975 c. 25.] Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975 (other disqualifying offices) the following entry shall be inserted at the appropriate place—
Independent Assessor of Military Complaints Procedures in Northern Ireland.