“6 Principal Family Court Judge

• “(1) The Governor-General must, on the advice of the Attorney-General, appoint a Principal Family Court Judge.

  “(2) The appointment must be for a period of 8 years, and the person is not eligible for reappointment.

  “(3) A person's appointment as Principal Family Court Judge ceases if he or she ceases to hold office as a District Court Judge.

  “(4) With the prior approval of the Governor-General, the Principal Family Court Judge may resign that office but continue in office as a District Court Judge.

  “(5) To avoid doubt, a person does not cease to hold office as a District Court Judge solely because the term of the person's appointment as Principal Family Court Judge has come to an end.

  “(6) Despite subsection (2), the Principal Family Court Judge continues in office until his or her successor comes into office.

  “(7) The Principal Family Court Judge is responsible for ensuring the orderly and expeditious discharge of the business of the Court in consultation with the Chief District Court Judge.”