(3) A notice of resignation is not effective unless it is signed by the Chairperson.
(4) A notice of resignation takes effect—
- (a) on the date on which the notice is received by the Chief Executive; or
- (b) if a later date is specified in the notice, on that later date.
(5) The resignation of a person from the office of Chairperson does not affect that person’s term of office as a member.
(6) If the Chairperson ceases to be a member, he or she also ceases to be the Chairperson.
9. Acting chairperson
If the Chairperson is temporarily unable to perform the functions of the office of Chairperson because of illness or absence from Hong Kong or for any other cause or if the office of Chairperson becomes vacant, the Chief Executive may appoint another member to act in place of the Chairperson and perform the functions of the office of Chairperson.
PART 3
Chief Executive Officer, Staff, etc.
10. Chief Executive Officer
(1) The Commission is, with the approval of the Chief Executive, to appoint a Chief Executive Officer of the Commission on such terms as, subject to subsection (3), the Commission may determine.
(2) The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for—
- (a) managing the administrative affairs of the Commission; and
- (b) performing any other functions that may be assigned or delegated to the Chief Executive Officer by the Commission.
(3) The Chief Executive Officer is to be paid out of the funds of the Commission such remuneration, benefits and expenses as the Commission, with the approval of the Chief Executive, may determine.
11. Power to employ staff etc.
(1) The Commission may employ such staff and engage on contract for services such other persons as it considers necessary to perform its functions.
(2) The Commission may determine the remuneration and other conditions of employment of its staff and persons engaged on contracts for services.
