SCHEDULE 5 - Official Visitors SCHEDULE 5 - Official Visitors

Section 155(4)

1.   Term of office

(1) The Principal Official Visitor holds office for such term, not exceeding 5 years, as is specified in his or her instrument of appointment.

(2) An Official Visitor holds office for such term, not exceeding 3 years, as is specified in his or her instrument of appointment.

(3) If eligible, a person may be appointed to the office of Principal Official Visitor or Official Visitor any number of times.

2.   Holding other office

The holder of an office who is required by the terms of his or her employment to devote the whole of his or her time to the duties of that office is not disqualified from –

(a) holding that office and also the office of Principal Official Visitor or Official Visitor; or

(b) accepting any remuneration payable to the Principal Official Visitor or an Official Visitor.

3.   State Service Act

The State Service Act 2000 does not apply to the office of Principal Official Visitor or Official Visitor.

4.   Remuneration and conditions of appointment

(1) The Principal Official Visitor is entitled to be paid such remuneration and allowances as are specified in his or her instrument of appointment.

(2) An Official Visitor is entitled to be paid such remuneration and allowances as the Minister may approve.

(3) [Schedule 5 Amended by No. 4 of 2023, s. 174, Applied:25 Sep 2023] However, a State Service officer or State Service employee is not entitled to be paid any remuneration or allowances under this clause except with the approval of the Minister administering the State Service Act 2000 .