8ATerm of appointment of special magistrates

8A Term of appointment of special magistrates (1) A special magistrate is appointed— (a) for the term mentioned in the instrument of appointment; or (b) if a term is not mentioned—for the term ending when the special magistrate turns 70 years old. Note 1 The Judicial Commissions Act 1994, s 4 provides that a magistrate may only be removed from office in accordance with that Act. Note 2 A special magistrate’s appointment also ends if the special magistrate resigns (see Legislation Act, s 210). (2) A person who is at least 70 years old must not be appointed as a special magistrate. (3) A person must not be appointed as a special magistrate for a term that extends beyond the person’s 70th birthday.