# The NHS Direct Regulations 2004, Paragraph 3


(1) At any meeting of the Authority the chairman or, in his absence, the vice-chairman (if there is one and he is present) shall preside.
(2) If the chairman and any vice-chairman are absent, such other non-officer member present as the other members present shall choose for the purpose shall preside.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/570/schedule/paragraph/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/nhs-direct-regulations-2004/schedule/paragraph-3
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