PART 2THE NORTHERN IRELAND ASSEMBLY COMMISSIONER FOR STANDARDS

Appointment, etc.

21Termination of the Commissioner's appointment

1

The appointment of a person as Commissioner ceases—

a

on the expiry of the term for which that person was appointed;

b

if that person resigns by giving notice in writing to the Presiding Officer;

c

if that person becomes disqualified from serving as the Commissioner; or

d

if the Assembly dismisses that person under subsection (2).

2

The Assembly may by resolution dismiss a person from office as the Commissioner.

3

A resolution under subsection (2) shall not be passed without the support of a number of members of the Assembly which equals or exceeds two thirds of the total number of members voting on the resolution.