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PUBLIC SERVICE ACT 1999 - SECT 58

Appointment etc. of Secretary
(1)
The Prime Minister may appoint a person to be the Secretary of a Department for a period of up to 5 years specified in the instrument of appointment.

(2)
Before making an appointment of the Secretary of the Prime Minister's Department, the Prime Minister must have received a report about the vacancy from the Commissioner.

(3)
Before making an appointment of any other Secretary, the Prime Minister must have received a report about the vacancy from the Secretary of the Prime Minister's Department.

(4)
The person preparing the report must consult the person who is expected to be the Agency Minister at the time when the appointment is made.

(5)
The same person may hold more than one office of Secretary but is to be paid remuneration in respect of only one such office.

(6)
An appointment under this section is not affected by any defect or irregularity in or in connection with the appointment.



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