National Defence Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. N-5)

Marginal note:Appointment

• 9 (1) The Governor in Council may appoint an officer who is a barrister or advocate with at least ten years standing at the bar of a province to be the Judge Advocate General of the Canadian Forces.

• Marginal note:Tenure of office

  (2) The Judge Advocate General holds office during pleasure for a term not exceeding four years.

• Marginal note:Re-appointment

  (3) The Judge Advocate General is eligible to be re-appointed on the expiry of a first or subsequent term of office.