Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005

The Director General

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9(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.