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Paragraph 2 Constitution of tribunal

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(1)

The Chairman shall hold office for three years unless his appointment is terminated by the Secretary of State before expiry of that period, and shall be eligible for reappointment.

(2)

The Chairman may resign office by notice in writing to the Secretary of State.

(3)

If the Chairman is prevented by sickness or any other reason from acting on any reference to the tribunal, the Secretary of State may appoint an independent person to act as chairman on that reference.