Regulation 3 Selection panels
(1)
Selection panels shall be established by the Secretary of State in accordance with this regulation.
(2)
Subject to paragraph (3) below, a selection panel shall consist of a chairman and two or more other members appointed by the Secretary of State.
(3)
Where the panel is considering the appointment of a chief officer, one of the members shall be appointed from the members of the local probation board on which the person appointed as chief officer will serve.
(4)
The Secretary of State shall—
(a)
provide the selection panel with such accommodation and assistance as they may reasonably require; and
(b)
meet any expenses of the panel in the exercise of their functions.