Statutes section 7
Section 7: Removal from office
In force from 1 February 2002
## 7. Removal from office
(1) The Minister may remove the Director from office only on the grounds referred to in section 13 or on the grounds of misconduct, incapacity or incompetence.
(2) The Minister may suspend the Director from office, pending—
(a) the determination of any enquiry as to whether grounds of misconduct, incapacity or incompetence exist; or
(b) the outcome of a security screening investigation referred to in section 13(3).