3(1)The Children’s Commissioner is to be appointed by the Secretary of State.U.K.
(2)The Secretary of State must [F1take reasonable steps to] involve children in the appointment of the Children’s Commissioner.
(3)Subject to the provisions of this paragraph, a person shall hold and vacate office as the Children’s Commissioner in accordance with the terms and conditions of his appointment as determined by the Secretary of State.
(4)An appointment as the Children’s Commissioner shall be for a term not exceeding [F2six years].
(5)A person who has held office as the Children’s Commissioner [F3is not eligible for reappointment].
(6)The Children’s Commissioner may at any time resign by notice in writing to the Secretary of State.
(7)The Secretary of State may remove the Children’s Commissioner from office if he is satisfied that he has—
(a)become unfit or unable properly to discharge his functions; or
(b)behaved in a way that is not compatible with his continuing in office.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 1 para. 3(2) substituted (1.4.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(5), Sch. 5 para. 7(a)
F2Words in Sch. 1 para. 3(4) substituted (1.4.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(5), Sch. 5 para. 7(b)
F3Words in Sch. 1 para. 3(5) substituted (1.4.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), s. 139(5), Sch. 5 para. 7(c)