SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 1The Serious Organised Crime Agency

Part 2Director General and other staff

9The Director General

1

The Director General shall be—

a

appointed by the Secretary of State, and

b

employed by SOCA on such terms and conditions as the Secretary of State may determine.

2

But a person may not be so appointed for a term exceeding five years.

3

Before appointing a person as Director General the Secretary of State must consult—

a

the chairman of SOCA, and

b

the Scottish Ministers.

4

SOCA shall pay to its Director General such remuneration and allowances as the Secretary of State may determine.