[Rev. 2012] National Police Service CAP. 84 (5) The Commission shall, within seven days from the date of publication of names under subsection (4), forward the shortlisted names to the President. (6) The President shall, within seven days of receipt of the names forwarded under subsection (5), by notice in the Gazette appoint a person as the Director of Criminal Investigations. (7) For purposes of appointment of the Director of Criminal Investigations before the establishment of the Commission, the procedure set out in the Third Schedule shall apply with necessary modifications, except that the provisions in the Schedule requiring approval by Parliament shall not apply. 31. Removal of the Director (1) The Director of Criminal Investigations may be removed from office only for— (a) serious violation of the Constitution or any other law, including a contravention of Chapter Six thereof; (b) gross misconduct, whether in the performance of functions or otherwise; (c) physical or mental incapacity to perform the functions of office; (d) incompetence; or (e) bankruptcy; or (f) any other just cause. (2) A person desiring the removal of the Director of Criminal Investigations on any ground mentioned in subsection (1) may present a petition to the Commission setting out the alleged facts constituting that ground. (3) The Commission shall consider the petition and, if at least two-thirds of the members present and voting agree that it discloses a ground under subsection (1), the Commission shall— (a) investigate the matter expeditiously; (b) consider the facts or any evidence arising out of the investigations under paragraph (a), and (c) if at least two-thirds of all the members, excluding the person under investigations, are satisfied that the allegation is based on fact, report on the facts and make a binding recommendation to the President. (4) The President shall act in accordance with the recommendation of the Commission under subsection (93) within fourteen days. (5) Pending the investigations under subsection (3), the President may, on the advice of the Commission, suspend the Director (6) The Director of Criminal Investigations suspended under this section shall be entitled to continue to receive one-half of the remuneration and benefits of the office while suspended. N18 - 23 [Issue 1]