Cap. 363 Art. 53BRemoval, suspension and reinstatement of Executive Secretaries and employees of the Council.

(1) The removal from office, suspension or re-

instatement, or any withholding of the remuneration, of the

Executive Secretary or the Deputy Executive Secretary of a

Council and of any other employees for whom qualifications are prescribed under article 53A shall be subject to the approval of the

Director:

Provided that such removal, suspension or withholding shall only become effective from such date as may be determined by the Director.

(2) A Council shall not, without the approval of the Minister, remove from office or suspend, or withhold the remuneration of an Acting Executive Secretary or Deputy Executive Secretary appointed by the Minister under article 49(4).

(3) Employees of the Council shall be appointed for a period of three years and their contract may be renewed for successive three year periods under such terms and conditions as may be prescribed under article 53A.

(4) A Council shall not, without the approval of the Minister, remove from office or suspend, or withhold the remuneration of an Acting Executive Secretary appointed by the Minister under article 49(4).

(5) Employees of the Council shall be appointed for a period of three years and their contract may be renewed for successive three year periods under such terms and conditions as may be prescribed under sub-article (2).