3(1)The Chief Regulator holds and vacates office in accordance with the terms of the appointment.E+W+N.I.
(2)Those terms are to be determined by the Secretary of State, subject to the following provisions of this Schedule.
(3)The Chief Regulator must not be appointed for a term of more than 5 years.
(4)The Chief Regulator may resign from office at any time by giving written notice to the Secretary of State.
(5)Her Majesty may remove the Chief Regulator from office on either of the following grounds—
(a)inability or unfitness to carry out the duties of office;
(b)absence from Ofqual's meetings for a continuous period of more than 6 months without Ofqual's permission.
(6)The previous appointment of a person as [F1the chief executive of Ofqual (whether before or after the relevant commencement date)] does not affect the person's eligibility for re-appointment.
[F2(7)“The relevant commencement date” means the date on which Schedule 7 to the Education Act 2011 comes fully into force.]
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 9 para. 3(6) substituted (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 7 para. 3(2); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2
F2Sch. 9 para. 3(7) inserted (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 7 para. 3(3); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 9 para. 3 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1