Regulation 7 Amendments to the 2001 Regulations

For paragraph (2) of regulation 21, substitute—

“(2)

Subject to paragraph (4) an independent member of the standards committee of a relevant authority may be reappointed by that relevant authority for one further consecutive term.

(3)

In reappointing an independent member under paragraph (2), the relevant authority is not obliged to comply with the requirements imposed by regulations 13 to 17.

(4)

Where an independent member is reappointed under paragraph (2), that further consecutive term shall not exceed four years.”.