(1) The chief executive officer is appointed for a term, of not more than 3 years, stated in the chief executive officer's instrument of appointment.
(2) However, a person's appointment as chief executive officer ends if the person becomes disqualified under section 28 from continuing as the chief executive officer.
(3) Although the board may, at any time, remove a person appointed as chief executive officer with the Minister's prior written approval, the removal does not affect any rights to compensation to which the person is entitled under the person's contract of employment.