The term of office of the chairman of the supervisory committee is the same as that of the National People's Congress.
 The Supervision Law of China stipulates that the National Supervision Committee is formed by the National People's Congress and is responsible for the supervision work throughout the country. The State Supervisory Commission is composed of a chairman, vice chairmen and members. The chairman is elected by the National People's Congress, and the vice chairmen and members are appointed or removed by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress upon the recommendation of the chairman of the State Supervisory Commission. The State Supervisory Committee is responsible to the National People's Congress and its Standing Committee and accepts its supervision.
 Legal basis
 Article 8 of the Supervision Law, the State Supervision Committee is elected by the National People's Congress and is responsible for the supervision work throughout the country. The State Supervisory Commission is composed of a chairman, vice chairmen and members. The chairman is elected by the National People's Congress, and the vice chairmen and members are appointed or removed by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress upon the recommendation of the chairman of the State Supervisory Commission. The term of office of the director of the State Supervisory Commission is the same as that of the National People's Congress, and he may not serve more than two consecutive terms. The State Supervisory Committee is responsible to the National People's Congress and its Standing Committee and accepts its supervision.