Public Processions (Northern Ireland) Act 1998

3(1)Subject to the following provisions of this paragraph, a person shall hold and vacate office as a member or as chairman of the Commission in accordance with the terms of his appointment.

(2)The chairman and other members of the Commission shall be appointed for a term not exceeding 3 years, and a person appointed to fill a casual vacancy shall hold office for the remainder of the term of the person in whose place he is appointed.

(3)A person may at any time resign as a member or as chairman of the Commission by notice in writing to the Secretary of State.

(4)The Secretary of State may remove a person from office as a member or as chairman of the Commission if satisfied that—

(a)he has been convicted of a criminal offence;

(b)he has become bankrupt or made a composition or arrangement with his creditors;

(c)he has failed to comply with the terms of his appointment; or

(d)he is otherwise unable or unfit to discharge his functions.

(5)A member of the Commission whose term of office expires or who has resigned shall be eligible for re-appointment.