s 25 Supplementary provisions about removal directions
25.—(1) The competent authority is not required to give any person notice of, or consult any person on, his or her intention to give a removal direction. (2) A designated entity must fully comply with a removal direction within —(a) 7 days after the direction is given to the entity; or (b) any longer period specified by the competent authority. (3) The following persons may appeal to the Minister against a removal direction:(a) the designated entity to which the direction is given; (b) a person who must or may be removed from the person’s office or duties under the direction. (4) On an appeal, the Minister may cancel, vary or confirm a removal direction and the Minister’s decision is final. (5) An appeal must be made and determined in accordance with the regulations. (6) Unless the Minister orders otherwise, a removal direction does not cease to have effect while an appeal is pending. (7) A removal direction ceases to have effect when —(a) it has been fully complied with; or (b) it is cancelled by the competent authority or the Minister.