50 Laws of Malaysia ACT 709 Appointment of other officers and servants 51. The Commissioner may employ on such terms and conditions as he thinks desirable such officers and servants as may be necessary to assist him in the performance of his functions and the exercise of his powers under this Act. Loans and advances to officers and servants 52. The Commissioner may grant loans and advances to the officers and servants under section 51 for such purposes and on such terms and conditions as the Commissioner may determine. Tenure of office 53. Subject to such conditions as may be specified in his instrument of appointment, the Commissioner shall, unless he sooner resigns or vacates his office or his appointment is sooner revoked, hold office for a term not exceeding three years and may be eligible for reappointment. Revocation of appointment and resignation 54. (1) The Minister may at any time revoke the appointment of the Commissioner and shall state the reason for such revocation. (2) The Commissioner may at any time resign his office by giving a written notice addressed to the Minister fourteen days prior to the intended date of resignation. Te m p o r a r y e x e r c i s e o f f u n c t i o n s a n d p o w e r s o f Commissioner 55. (1) The Minister may temporarily appoint a Deputy Commissioner to perform the functions and powers of the Commissioner for the period when— (a) the Commissioner is by reason of illness, leave of absence or any other cause unable to perform his functions for any substantial period; or (b) the office of the Commissioner is vacant.