Schedules
Schedule 9The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation
The Chief Regulator
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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.