A. The service of a Judge shall come to an end for one of the following reasons: 1. Death; 2. Acceptance of resignation; 3. Reaching the age of retirement, unless service is extended by a resolution issued by the President; 4. Removal from office pursuant to a disciplinary inquiry in accordance with Article (40) of this Law; 5. Retirement referral or transfer to a non-judicial position, in accordance with the provisions of the Regulation Governing the Affairs of the DIFC Courts’ Judges issued by the President; 6. Expiry or termination of the terms of engagement for the overseas Judges; and 7. Inability due to health according to a medical report issued by a relevant health authority. B. A Judge may at any time resign from office by way of a written notice addressed to the Ruler. The Judge’s resignation will be accepted by way of a resolution by the Chief Justice following the President’s approval. A decree will be issued by the Ruler if the Judge’s term of office has reached a period of no less than ten (10) years. C. The entitlements of a resigned Judge shall be settled on the date of acceptance of the resignation, in accordance with the Regulation Governing the Affairs of the DIFC Courts’ Judges issued by the President. D. The service of a Judge shall end in the cases specified in sub-paragraphs (A)(3), (A)(4) and (A)(5) of this Article by a decree issued by the Ruler.
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