SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 1The Small Business Commissioner

Term of office etc

I1I25

A person holds and vacates office as the Commissioner or a Deputy Commissioner in accordance with the terms of the appointment, but—

a

the initial term of office may not be more than 4 years,

b

a person may be appointed for no more than 2 further terms of office (whether as the Commissioner or a Deputy Commissioner),

c

a further term may not be more than 3 years,

d

the person may resign by giving written notice to the Secretary of State, and

e

the Secretary of State may dismiss the person if satisfied that the person is unable, unwilling or unfit to perform his or her functions.