2(1)The Commissioner is to be appointed by Her Majesty by Letters Patent.U.K.
(2)No recommendation may be made to Her Majesty for the appointment of a person as the Commissioner unless the person concerned has been selected on merit on the basis of fair and open competition.
(3)The Commissioner is to hold office for such term not exceeding 7 years as may be determined at the time of the Commissioner's appointment, subject to paragraph 3.
(4)A person cannot be appointed as the Commissioner more than once.