227Appointment of Principal Registrar

#### 227 Appointment of Principal Registrar Appointment by Governor‑General (1) The Chief Executive Officer and Principal Registrar is to be appointed by the Governor‑General, by written instrument, on the recommendation of the Minister. (2) Before the Minister makes a recommendation to the Governor‑General, the Minister must: (a) be satisfied that the person has appropriate qualifications, knowledge or experience; and (b) be satisfied that the person was assessed, by a panel established under section 209, as suitable for the appointment through an assessment process that: (i) was merit‑based; and (ii) included public advertising of the position; and (iii) complied with the requirements (if any) prescribed by the regulations; and (c) obtain the agreement of the President to the appointment. Period of appointment (3) The Principal Registrar holds office for a period of 5 years. Basis of appointment (4) The Principal Registrar must be appointed on a salaried basis. Reappointment (5) Paragraph (2)(b) does not apply in relation to the reappointment of a person who, immediately before the start of the period of reappointment, holds office as the Principal Registrar under a previous appointment under subsection (1).