# The Independent Review of Determinations (Adoption) Regulations 2004, Regulation 5: Chair and vice chair


(1) The Secretary of State shall appoint to chair the panel a person who has expertise in adoption work and the skills and experience necessary for chairing a panel.
(2) The Secretary of State shall appoint one of the members of the panel as vice chair to act as chair if the person appointed to chair the panel is absent.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/190/regulation/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/independent-review-of-determinations-adoption-regulations-2004/regulation-5
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