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National Water Commission Act 2004
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#### 25 Appointing the CEO
(1) The CEO is to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument, on either a full‑time or part‑time basis.
> Note: The CEO may be reappointed: see section 33AA of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
(2) The CEO holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 5 years.
(3) A person may be appointed as both the CEO and a Commissioner (including the Chair). However, one of those appointments must be made on a part‑time basis.
> Note: A person who is appointed as both the CEO and a Commissioner would be appointed for up to 5 years as CEO, and up to 3 years as a Commissioner (see subsection (2) of this section and subsection 11(2)).