Section 2 Appointment of panels.

In section 2(1) of the principal Act (appointment of panels), for the words from the beginning to the words “quorum, and” there shall be substituted the following words—

“(1)

Subject to the approval of the Secretary of State, the Commission may appoint for any locality a panel for the purposes of this section consisting of such number of persons, not exceeding nine, as they consider appropriate, one of whom shall act as chairman.

(1A)

Before making an appointment under subsection (1) above, the Commission may afford to such persons or organisations as they think fit an opportunity to suggest the name of any person who would in their view be an appropriate person for such an appointment.

(1B)

Where the Commission have sought suggestions as mentioned in subsection (1A) above, they shall consider any such suggestions before making an appointment under subsection (1) above.”.

(1C)