. The federal constitution states that the president of the Austrian Court of Audit (ACA) is elected by the National Council for a term of twelve years, re-election is not possible. The long term tenure is intended to allow the president and the office in general to maximise independence from parliament as well as government. The president can only be removed via a procedure independent of government and authorities; and in the case of incapacity, a highest ranking official from the ACA should temporary take the reins until the new president is elected.