Schedules

Schedule 9The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation

The Chief Regulator

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1

The Chief Regulator holds and vacates office in accordance with the terms of the appointment.

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.

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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.

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“The relevant commencement date” means the date on which Schedule 7 to the Education Act 2011 comes fully into force.