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Arms Bill

Administration - Arms Regulator

302: Appointment of chief executive of Arms Regulator

You could also call this:

"The Governor-General chooses a chief executive to lead the Arms Regulator."

The Governor-General will appoint a person as the chief executive of the Arms Regulator. You will know this person is appointed when the Governor-General recommends someone to the responsible Minister. The responsible Minister must think the person is right for the job. The chief executive will work for a certain period, up to 5 years, which will be decided when they are appointed. You can be reappointed as the chief executive, but only once. The chief executive can resign by writing to the responsible Minister. The responsible Minister must be sure the chief executive has the right experience and skills for the role. This is an important part of making sure the right person gets the job. The Minister's decision will help choose the best person to be the chief executive of the Arms Regulator.

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301: Functions of Arms Regulator, or

"The Arms Regulator's jobs include managing licences, promoting safety, and enforcing the law."

303: Responsibility and independence of chief executive of Arms Regulator, or

"The chief executive of the Arms Regulator is in charge and must work independently."

Part 7Administration
Arms Regulator

302Appointment of chief executive of Arms Regulator

The Governor-General must, on the recommendation of the responsible Minister, appoint a person as the chief executive of the Arms Regulator.
The chief executive—
holds office for the period, which may not exceed 5 years, that is specified in the instrument by which the chief executive is appointed:
is eligible for reappointment once only:
may resign from office by written notice to the responsible Minister.

The responsible Minister must be satisfied that the person appointed as the chief executive has the appropriate experience and expertise for the role.