Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2023C00156:section:17
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2023C00156
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 17
Character Range: 73533–74611

17  Commissioner and Deputy Commissioners
 (1) The Commissioner of Police and one or more Deputy Commissioners of Police shall be appointed by the Governor‑General by Commission.
 (2) Subject to this Part, the Commissioner holds office for such period, not exceeding 7 years, as is specified in his or her instrument of appointment, but is eligible for re‑appointment.
 (3) Subject to this Part, a Deputy Commissioner holds office for the period, not exceeding 5 years, specified in the instrument of appointment, but is eligible for re‑appointment.
 (3A) Where a person is re‑appointed under this section for a term beginning immediately after the end of the person's last appointment, the person's service is to be taken to be continuous.
 (4) The Commissioner holds office on such terms and conditions (if any) in respect of matters not provided for by this Act as are determined by the Governor‑General.
 (4A) A Deputy Commissioner holds office on such terms and conditions (if any) in respect of matters not provided for by this Act as are determined by the Commissioner.