The appointment date of the new CGO will depend on when the approval for the CGO appointment is given and cannot be assumed to be the last day of the previous CGO. The new CGO must be appointed within 10 calendar days of the last day of the previous CGO, except in circumstances where the licensee is directed by MOH to change the unsuitable CGO or in the event of an unexpected demise of the existing CGO.

For circumstances where there is sudden departure of the existing CGO or an unexpected demise of the existing CGO, another CGO must be appointed within 20 calendar days of the removal of the previously appointed CGO.