Police and Justice Act 2006 Explanatory Notes

Paragraphs 8 to 10: Tenure

32.A member of the Agency may resign at any time by giving written notice to the Secretary of State and will hold and vacate the office in accordance with the terms of their appointment. Paragraph 10 allows the Secretary of State to remove a member from office if they have been absent from meetings of the Agency without the Agency’s permission for a period in excess of 4 months, or if the member fails to comply with the terms of their appointment, or is unable or unfit to carry out their duties. Conviction for any offence in England and Wales or elsewhere, or bankruptcy, may also lead to removal.

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