11(1)The [F1most senior of the holders of judicial office who are Commissioners] is vice-chairman of the Commission.U.K.
(2)For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1) [F2seniority is to be determined in accordance with regulations made by the Lord Chancellor with the agreement of the Lord Chief Justice.]
(3)In the absence of the chairman, the vice-chairman may exercise the chairman's functions [F3other than—
(a)any functions as a member of a commission convened under section 26(5) or (5A) or of a panel appointed under section 70(1), 75B(1) or 79(1) (including functions of chairing such a commission or panel), and
(b)any functions specified in regulations made by the Lord Chancellor with the agreement of the Lord Chief Justice.]
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 12 para. 11(1) substituted (4.9.2013) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 13 para. 21(2); S.I. 2013/2200, art. 2(c)
F2Words in Sch. 12 para. 11(2) substituted (4.9.2013) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 13 para. 21(3); S.I. 2013/2200, art. 2(c)
F3Words in Sch. 12 para. 11(3) substituted (4.9.2013) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 13 para. 21(4); S.I. 2013/2200, art. 2(c)