Commissioner for Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2003

3Removal

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(1)The Commissioner may be removed from office by Her Majesty if—

(a)the Commissioner so requests; or

(b)the Parliament has passed a resolution for removal on the ground—

(i)that the Commissioner has breached the terms of appointment; or

(ii)that the Parliament has lost confidence in the Commissioner’s willingness, ability or suitability to carry out the functions of the office.

(2)A resolution for removal of the Commissioner, if passed on a division, must be voted for by not less than two thirds of those voting.