Paragraph 2 Chairman and vice-chairmanF1

For the period up until the Mayor begins their term of office in accordance with article 3(4) of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (Election of Mayor and Functions) Order 2021, the Combined Authority must appoint a chairman and a vice chairman from amongst its members.

A person ceases to be chairman or vice-chairman of the Combined Authority if they cease to be a member of the Combined Authority.

If a vacancy arises in the office of chairman or vice-chairman, an appointment to fill the vacancy is to be made at the next ordinary meeting of the Combined Authority or, if that meeting is to be held within 14 days of the vacancy arising, at the meeting following that meeting.