Regulation 4 Appointment of deputy-chairman

(1)

Subject to paragraph (2), the members may appoint one of the members, other than the chairman, to be deputy-chairman for such period, not exceeding the remainder of his term as a member, as they may specify on making the appointment.

(2)

Any member so appointed may at any time resign from the office of deputy-chairman by giving notice in writing to the chairman.

(3)

Where the chairman has died or has ceased to hold office, or where he is unable to perform his duties as chairman owing to illness, absence from England or any other cause—

(a)

the notice required by paragraph (2) to be given to the chairman shall be given to the Secretary of State;

(b)

references to the chairman in the Schedule to these Regulations shall, so long as there is no chairman available to perform his duties, be taken to include references to the deputy-chairman.