Cap. 477 Art. 5Appointment of NationalArchivist.

(1) There shall be a National Archivist who shall be a person with professional qualifications, recognised competence and reputation in the domain of archives, and who shall be appointed by the Minister following consultation with the Archives Council for a period of three years under such terms and conditions as is established in his letter of appointment. On the expiry of his term such a person may be re-appointed for a further term or terms of three years: Provided that the first National Archivist shall be appointed by the Minister for an initial period of three years.

(2) The legal and judicial representation of the National Archives shall vest in the National Archivist provided that the National Archivist may appoint any one or more of the officers or employees of the National Archives, to appear in his name and on his behalf in any judicial proceedings and on any act, contract, instrument or other document whatsoever.

(3) There shall also be an Assistant National Archivist for Gozo with the same professional qualifications as the National Archivist and who shall be appointed in the same manner and for the same periods of time as the National Archivist.