Civilian Secretariat for Police Service Act, 2011 (Act No. 2 of 2011)Chapter 3 : Secretary for Police Service7. Appointment of Secretary |
| (1) | The Minister must, subject to the laws governing the public service, appoint a person as Secretary for the Police Service. |
| (2) | The Secretary is appointed for a term of five years, which is renewable for one additional term only, subject to terms and conditions of service under the laws governing the public service. |
| (3) | The Secretary must be a citizen of the Republic and be a fit and proper person with appropriate knowledge, experience or qualifications. |
| (4) | The Secretary must not be a member or former member of the police service of the Republic contemplated in section 199(1) of the Constitution. |