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(2) A person appointed under subsection (1) shall, during the
period in which he is performing the functions and exercising
the powers of the Commissioner under this section, be deemed
to be the Commissioner.
Vacation of office
56. The office of the Commissioner shall be vacated—
(a) if he dies;
(b) if there has been proved against him, or he has been
convicted of, a charge in respect of—
(i) an offence involving fraud, dishonesty or moral
turpitude;
(ii) an offence under any law relating to corruption;
or
(iii) any other offence punishable with imprisonment (in
itself only or in addition to or in lieu of a fine)
for more than two years;
(c) if his conduct, whether in connection with his duties as
a Commissioner or otherwise, has been such as to bring
discredit on the office of the Commissioner;
(d) if he becomes bankrupt;
(e) if he is of unsound mind or is otherwise incapable of
discharging his duties;
(f) if his appointment is revoked by the Minister; or
(g) if his resignation is accepted by the Minister.
Remuneration and allowances
57. The Commissioner shall be paid such remuneration and
allowances as the Minister may determine after consultation with
the Minister of Finance.