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National Film Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. N-8)

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Act current to 2026-03-17 and last amended on 2005-12-31. Previous Versions

Marginal note:Appointment and salary

  •  (1) There shall be a Government Film Commissioner who shall be appointed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Board and paid such salary as the Governor in Council may determine.

  • Marginal note:Term and tenure of office

    (2) The Commissioner shall be appointed to hold office for a period not exceeding five years but may be removed from office for cause by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Board.

  • Marginal note:Re-appointment

    (3) On the expiration of the Commissioner’s term of office, the Commissioner is eligible to be re-appointed as Commissioner.

  • Marginal note:Absence, inability or vacancy in office of Commissioner

    (4) If the Commissioner is absent or unable to carry out the Commissioner’s duties for any reason or the office of Commissioner is vacant, the Board may, subject to the approval of the Minister, appoint an acting Commissioner.

  • R.S., c. N-7, s. 15

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