# Reserve Forces Act 1996, Section 91: Appointment of panel of ordinary members.

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) There shall be a panel of ordinary members of reserve forces appeal tribunals appointed by the Lord Chancellor . . ..
(2) Before appointing a member of the panel, the Lord Chancellor shall consult such persons or bodies as he considers to be appropriate, including—
(a) a body appearing to him to represent the interests of employers, a body appearing to him to represent the interests of employees and a body appearing to him to represent the interests of the self-employed; and
(b) the associations established under Part XI or a body appearing to him to represent those associations.
(2A) The Lord Chancellor may not appoint a member of the panel unless the appropriate senior judge concurs.
(3) The appointment of a person to the panel shall be for such term as may be determined by the Lord Chancellor . . ..
(4) A member of the panel shall vacate his office on the day on which he attains the age of 75.
(5) There shall be paid to members of the panel such fees, allowances and expenses (if any) as the Secretary of State may determine.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/14/section/91 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/reserve-forces-act-1996/section-91
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