Queensland Consolidated Acts Queensland Consolidated Acts(1) The secretary holds office on the conditions stated in the instrument of appointment.
(2) The secretary ceases holding office—
(a) if the appointment provides for a term of appointment—at the end of the term; or
(b) if the secretary ceases to be a public service employee; or
(c) if the conditions in the instrument of appointment provide—on ceasing to hold another office (the main office) stated in the instrument of appointment.
(3) The secretary may resign by signed notice of resignation given to the Minister.
(4) However, the secretary may not resign from the office of secretary (the secondary office) if a term of the secretary's employment to the main office requires the secretary to hold the secondary office.