Regulation 4 Tenure of members
(1)
This regulation applies if the Council is satisfied that a member of a regional council—
(a)
has been absent from meetings of the regional council for a period longer than 6 consecutive months without the regional council’s permission, or
(b)
is unable or unfit to carry out the functions of a member.
(2)
The Council may by notice in writing to the member remove him from office, which shall then become vacant.
(3)
A notice under this regulation requires the Secretary of State’s approval.