# The Justices of the Peace Rules 2016, Article 9: Deputy chairmen

Extent: E+W

(1) The election procedure in respect of a deputy chairman must commence after the election of the chairman has been completed and the result declared.
(2) The number of deputy chairmen is determined by the justice elected as chairman for the duration of the term in which the deputy chairman or chairmen will serve.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/709/article/9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/justices-of-the-peace-rules-2016/article-9
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