SCHEDULE 4The Police Complaints Commissioner for Scotland
6Vacancy in office of Commissioner
1
The Scottish Ministers may appoint a person (who may be a member of the Commissioner’s staff) to carry out the functions of the Commissioner during a period in which the office is vacant (an “acting Commissioner”).
2
A person who is disqualified for appointment to the office of Commissioner is also disqualified for appointment as an acting Commissioner.
3
A person appointed to be acting Commissioner—
a
may, by written notice to the Scottish Ministers, resign at any time;
b
may be dismissed by the Scottish Ministers at any time;
c
in other respects, holds appointment on such terms and conditions as the Scottish Ministers may determine.
4
While holding appointment as acting Commissioner, a person is to be treated as the Commissioner for all purposes other than those of paragraphs 3, 4 and 5.