4Extension or reduction of term of office

4 Extension or reduction of term of office

4 Extension or reduction of term of office

(1) The Secretary may, by notice in writing to a justice of the peace—

(a) extend the term of office of the justice of the peace for a period not exceeding 2 years, or

(b) reduce the term of office of the justice of the peace for a period not exceeding 1 year.

(2) The Secretary may delegate the Secretary’s function under subclause (1) to a senior executive of the Department.

(3) This clause extends to persons holding office as justices of the peace immediately before the commencement of this clause.