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Magistrates Act 1991
sec.42Tenure of office
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### sec.42 Tenure of office
A person ceases to be a magistrate if—
the person resigns by written notice given to the Minister; or
having attained 55, the person elects to retire by written notice given to the Minister; or
the person is removed from office; or
the person attains 70; or
the person ceases to hold office under section 9 (3) .
s 42 amd 2010 No. 42 s 148
- (a) the person resigns by written notice given to the Minister; or
- (b) having attained 55, the person elects to retire by written notice given to the Minister; or
- (c) the person is removed from office; or
- (d) the person attains 70; or
- (e) the person ceases to hold office under section 9 (3) .