The Act Schedule 1: The Serious Organised Crime Agency Paragraph 9: The Director General
72.The appointment of Director General is to be made by the Secretary of State, following consultation with the chairman and Scottish Ministers, for a maximum term of five years. In making the appointment, the Home Secretary would in practice also consult the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. The terms and conditions of the appointment, the remuneration and allowances shall also be decided by the Secretary of State.