Regulation 4 Appointment of deputy-chair
Subject to paragraph (2), the members may appoint one of their number who is a lay person and who is willing to be so appointed, other than the chair, to be deputy-chair for such period, not exceeding his or her remaining term as member, as they may specify on making the appointment.
Subject to sub-paragraph (b) any member so appointed may at any time resign from the office of deputy-chair by giving notice in writing to the chair.
If the circumstances described in paragraph (3) have arisen the member may resign by giving at least two months notice in writing to the National Assembly, unless exceptional circumstances exist that justify such shorter period of notice as may be allowed by the National Assembly.
Where the chair has ceased to hold office, or where he is unable to perform his duties as chair owing to illness or any other cause, references to the chair in the Schedule to these regulations shall, so long as there is no chair available to perform his or her duties, and the context does not otherwise require, be taken to include references to the deputy chair.