Regulation 17 Term of office

(1)

Subject to paragraphs (2) to (4), a member is to hold office for a fixed period of four years from the date of his election or appointment.

(2)

Paragraph (1) does not apply to any staff member who is the teacher in charge of a unit, who may hold office for as long as he is the teacher in charge.

(3)

The instrument of government may specify a shorter term of office for a particular category of member, being not less than one year.

(4)

This regulation does not prevent a member from—

(a)

being elected or appointed for a further term, except as otherwise provided in these regulations;

(b)

resigning his office in accordance with regulation 18(1);

(c)

being removed from office in accordance with regulation 19; or

(d)

being disqualified, by virtue of any provision of these Regulations, from holding or continuing to hold office.