Appointment of Broadcasting Arbitrator

(1) A Broadcasting Arbitrator shall be appointed by the Chief Electoral Officer without delay after the consultations described in section 333. The Broadcasting Arbitrator shall be

(a) chosen by a unanimous decision of representativesof registered parties; or

(b) named by the Chief Electoral Officer, if the consultations do not result in a unanimous decision.

Term of office

(2) The term of office of the Broadcasting Arbitrator shall expire six months after polling day at the general election next following his or her appointment.

Removal for cause

(3) The Chief Electoral Officer may remove the Broadcasting Arbitrator from office only for cause.

Eligible for re-appointment

(4) A Broadcasting Arbitrator whose term of office has expired is eligible to be re-appointed.

Salary

(5) A Broadcasting Arbitrator shall be paid the salary or other remuneration that may be fixed by the Chief Electoral Officer.