68   Term appointments

(1988 Act, s 42F)

(1)  Subject to this Act, an executive officer holds office for such period (not exceeding 5 years) as is specified in the officer’s instrument of appointment, but is eligible (if otherwise qualified) for re-appointment.

(2)  An executive officer may, with the approval of the Commissioner, be re-appointed with effect before the expiry of the officer’s term of office. In that case, the officer’s existing term of office expires.