# The Local Probation Boards (Appointment) Regulations 2000, Regulation 8


(1) The Secretary of State may suspend, or remove, from office a member of a local probation board, by giving notice in writing on one of the following grounds:
(a) subject to paragraph (2) below, that he has failed to attend board meetings for a continuous period of two months without the consent of the board;
(b) that he has been convicted of a criminal offence;
(c) that he has become subject to the notification requirements of Part I of the Sex Offenders Act 1997;
(d) that a bankruptcy order has been made against him, or his estate has been sequestrated or he has made a composition or arrangement with, or granted a trust deed for, his creditors; or
(e) that it is considered that he is unable or unfit to discharge his functions as a member.
(2) A member of a local probation board shall not be removed from office under paragraph (1)(a) above if in the opinion of the Secretary of State he has good reason for the non-attendance.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3342/regulation/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-probation-boards-appointment-regulations-2000/regulation-8
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