(1) An AFP employee may resign from the Australian Federal Police if, and only if:
(a) he or she gives written notice to the Commissioner of his or her resignation and the notice specifies, in accordance with subsection (2), the day his or her resignation is to take effect; or
(b) his or her resignation is in accordance with regulations under paragraph 70(g) (about resigning for the purpose of becoming a candidate at certain elections).
Limitation
(2) The day specified in a notice under paragraph (1)(a) must not:
(a) be earlier than 14 days, or such shorter period as the Commissioner allows; or
(b) be later than 4 months;
after the day on which the notice is given to the Commissioner.
(3) Paragraph (1)(a) is subject to section 30A.