9(1)The CMA is to have a chief executive appointed by the Secretary of State (the “chief executive”).U.K.
(2)The chief executive may also be a member of the CMA, but must not be—
(a)the chair, F1...
(b)a member of the CMA panel [F2, or
(c)a member of the OIM panel.]
(3)Before appointing the chief executive, the Secretary of State must consult the chair.
(4)The appointment—
(a)is to be for a term of not more than five years;
(b)subject to that, is to be on such terms and conditions as the Secretary of State considers fit.
(5)The chief executive holds that office as a member of the staff of the CMA.
(6)A previous appointment as chief executive does not affect a person's eligibility for re-appointment.
Textual Amendments
F1Word in Sch. 4 para. 9(2)(a) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 (c. 27), s. 59(3), Sch. 3 para. 6(a) (with s. 55(2)); S.I. 2020/1621, reg. 2(r)
F2Sch. 4 para. 9(2)(c) and word inserted (31.12.2020) by United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 (c. 27), s. 59(3), Sch. 3 para. 6(b) (with s. 55(2)); S.I. 2020/1621, reg. 2(r)
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 4 para. 9 in force at 1.10.2013 by S.I. 2013/2227, art. 2(j) (with art. 3)