3.—(1) Each member of the chairmen’s panel or lay panel shall hold and vacate office under the terms of the instrument under which he is appointed.
(2) A member of the chairmen’s panel may resign office by notice in writing to the First Minister and deputy First Minister.
(3) A member of the chairmen’s panel may be removed from the panel by the First Minister and deputy First Minister acting jointly on the ground of incapacity or misbehaviour.
(4) A member of the lay panel may resign office by notice in writing to the Department.
(5) A member of the lay panel may be removed from the panel by the Department on the ground of incapacity or misbehaviour.
(6) A member of the chairmen’s panel or lay panel is eligible for re-appointment if he ceases to hold office (otherwise than under sub-paragraph (3) or (5)).