44Termination of office

44 Termination of office (1) The council may terminate the appointment of the NEPC executive officer because of misbehaviour or physical or mental incapacity. NEPC executive officer Division 5.2 (2) The council must terminate the NEPC executive officer’s appointment if the officer— (a) engages in paid employment outside the duties of their office without the approval of the council; (b) is absent from duty, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or 28 days in any 12 months; (c) becomes bankrupt or personally insolvent; or (d) contravenes section 40 (2) without reasonable excuse.