Paragraph 2

(1)

Each member of the Commission shall, subject to sub-paragraph (4)

below, hold and vacate office in accordance with the terms of his appointment.

(2)

A member of the Commission may at any time resign office as such by notice in writing given to the Secretary of State.

(3)

A person who has held office as a member of the Commission shall be eligible for reappointment.

(4)

The Secretary of State may remove a person from membership of the Commission if he is satisfied that that person—

(a)

has had his estate sequestrated or has made a trust deed for behoof of his creditors or a composition contract;

(b)

is incapacitated by physical or mental illness;

(c)

has been absent from meetings of the Commission for a period longer than six consecutive months otherwise than for a reason approved by the Secretary of State; or

(d)

is otherwise unable or unfit to discharge the function of a member.

Notes on Schedule 8

Textual amendments

F1: Words substituted (1.12.1994) by National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990 (c. 19, SIF 113:2), s. 36(1), Sch. 7 para. 13; S.I. 1994/2658, art. 3(e)