Paragraph 5 Approval of co-opted members of statutory committees

The approval of the co-option of a member to a statutory committee required by paragraph 17(1) of Schedule 1 to the Act shall be sought by the submission by the committee concerned to the next convenient meeting of the Council of a report and request for approval, incorporating a brief curriculum vitae of each proposed member and an explanation of the reasons for and factors in support of his co-option; and the approval shall be treated as granted if a resolution to that effect is passed by a majority of the members present and voting on the matter at the meeting of the Council.

The co-option of a member to a statutory committee shall have effect from the day after the meeting of the Council at which the co-option is so approved, and (subject to paragraph 17(3) of Schedule 1 to the Act) for such term as is specified in the resolution of approval.