7. Term of office---(1) Except as otherwise provided in section 8 of
 this Act, the Commissioner and the Deputy Commissioner shall each hold
 office for such term not exceeding 5 years as the Governor-General on
 the recommendation of the Minister of Labour shall specify in the
 instrument appointing the Commissioner or Deputy Commissioner.

   (2) The Commissioner or Deputy Commissioner shall be eligible for
 reappointment from time to time.

   (3) Where the term for which a person who has been appointed as
 Commissioner or Deputy Commissioner expires, that person, unless sooner
 vacating or removed from office under section 8 of this Act, shall
 continue to hold office, by virtue of the appointment for the term that
 has expired, until---
   (a) That person is reappointed; or
   (b) A successor to the person is appointed.