Commissioner for Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2003

3 Removal S

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

(a) the Commissioner so requests; or

[F1 (b) subsection (2) applies.]

[F2 (2) This subsection applies if—

(a) the Parliamentary corporation is satisfied that the Commissioner has breached the terms and conditions of appointment and the Parliament resolves that the Commissioner should be removed from office for that breach, or

(b) the Parliament resolves that it has lost confidence in the Commissioner's willingness, suitability or ability to perform the functions of the Commissioner,

and, in either case, the resolution is voted for by a number of members not fewer than two thirds of the total number of seats for members of the Parliament.]

Textual Amendments

F1 S. 3(1)(b) substituted (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), s. 31(5), sch. 5 para. 2 (with s. 31(6), sch. 7)

F2 S. 3(2) substituted (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), s. 31(5), sch. 5 para. 2 (with s. 31(6), sch. 7)