3(1)The Registrar is to be appointed by the Minister.U.K.
(2)The Registrar holds office in accordance with the terms and conditions of that appointment; but this is subject to sub-paragraphs (3) to (6).
(3)The term of office for which the Registrar is appointed must not be more than 4 years.
(4)A person may be appointed for a second or third term; but the term for which a person is re-appointed must not be more than 3 years.
(5)The Registrar may resign by giving written notice to the Minister.
(6)The Minister may dismiss the Registrar if the Minister is satisfied that the Registrar is unable, unwilling or unfit to perform the functions of the office.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 2 para. 3 in force at 23.5.2014 by S.I. 2014/1236, art. 2(1)(k)
4(1)A person is ineligible for appointment as the Registrar if, at any time in the previous 5 years, the person—U.K.
(a)was a Minister of the Crown or a permanent secretary, or
(b)carried on the business of consultant lobbying or was an employee of a person who carried on that business.
(2)“Minister of the Crown” and “permanent secretary” have the meaning given by section 2(6).
Commencement Information
I2Sch. 2 para. 4 in force at 23.5.2014 by S.I. 2014/1236, art. 2(1)(k)
5U.K.A defect in the Registrar's appointment does not affect the validity of anything done by the Registrar.
Commencement Information
I3Sch. 2 para. 5 in force at 23.5.2014 by S.I. 2014/1236, art. 2(1)(k)