Competition Commission Act 2010 · Updated to 1 Nov 2024 · Part II · Establishment of the Competition Commission
12. Vacation of office
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member
“member” means the Chairman and any member of the Commission appointed under section 5;
he dies;
there has been proved against him, or he has been convicted of, a charge in respect of—
an offence involving fraud, dishonesty or moral turpitude;
an offence under any law relating to corruption;
or
any other offence punishable with imprisonment
(in itself only or in addition to or in lieu of a fine) for more than two years;
his conduct, whether in connection with his duties as a member of the Commission or otherwise, has been such as to bring discredit or disrepute on the Commission;
Commission
“Commission” means the Competition Commission established under section 3;
he becomes a bankrupt;
he is of unsound mind or is otherwise incapable of discharging his duties;
in the case of the Chairman, he absents himself from three consecutive meetings of the Commission without leave in writing of the Minister;
Chairman
“Chairman” means the Chairman of the Commission appointed under section 5;
in the case of a member of the Commission other than the Chairman, he absents himself from three consecutive meetings of the Commission without leave in writing of the Chairman;
he has engaged in any paid office or employment which conflicts with his duties as a member of the Commission;
he has acted in contravention of the competition laws;
competition laws
“competition laws” means this Act and the Competition Act 2010 and includes any subsidiary legislation made under these laws.
his appointment is revoked by the Prime Minister; or
Minister
“Minister” means the Minister for the time being charged with the responsibility for matters concerning domestic trade and consumer affairs;
his resignation is accepted by the Prime Minister.
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