44 The Chief Executive Officer (1) Subject to this section, a Council must appoint a natural person to be its Chief Executive Officer in accordance with its Chief Executive Officer Employment and Remuneration Policy under section 45. (2) A Chief Executive Officer must be appointed under a contract of employment with the Council that does not exceed 5 years. (3) A Chief Executive Officer is eligible to be re‑appointed under a new contract of employment under subsection (2). (4) If there is a vacancy in the office of Chief Executive Officer or the Chief Executive Officer is unable to perform the duties of the office of Chief Executive Officer, the Council must appoint a person to be the Acting Chief Executive Officer. (5) The Chief Executive Officer or an Acting Chief Executive Officer is a member of Council staff. (6) A Council must comply with any requirements prescribed by the regulations in relation to the employment of a Chief Executive Officer.

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