32Termination of appointment

#### 32 Termination of appointment Full‑time or part‑time CEO (1) The Minister may terminate the appointment of the CEO: (a) for misbehaviour or physical or mental incapacity; or (b) if the CEO: (i) becomes bankrupt; or (ii) applies to take the benefit of any law for the relief of bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or (iii) compounds with his or her creditors; or (iv) makes an assignment of his or her remuneration for the benefit of his or her creditors; or (c) if the CEO is absent, except on leave of absence, for 14 consecutive days or for 28 days in any 12 months; or (d) if the CEO fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with section 29 of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (which deals with the duty to disclose interests) or rules made for the purposes of that section. Additional ground: full‑time CEO (2) The Minister may terminate the appointment of a full‑time CEO if the CEO engages, except with the Minister’s consent, in paid employment outside the duties of his or her office. Additional ground: part‑time CEO (3) The Minister may terminate the appointment of a part‑time CEO if the CEO engages, except with the Minister’s consent, in paid employment that conflicts or could conflict with the proper performance of the duties of his or her office.