6[F1(1)]The members of the Commission may appoint one of the non-executive members to be vice-chairman for such period (not exceeding the remainder of his period of office as member) as they specify on making the appointment.U.K.
[F2(2)But regulations may—
(a)provide that if the chairman's membership is suspended the Secretary of State may direct that the appointment of the vice-chairman under sub-paragraph (1) ceases to have effect;
(b)make provision about the appointment by the Secretary of State in those circumstances of another non-executive member to be vice-chairman.]
Textual Amendments
F1Reference in Sch. 4 para. 6(1) inserted (19.1.2010) by Health Act 2009 (c. 21), s. 40(1), Sch. 3 para. 8(2) (with Sch. 3 para. 19); S.I. 2010/30, art. 2(d)
F2Sch. 4 para. 6(2) inserted (19.1.2010) by Health Act 2009 (c. 21), s. 40(1), Sch. 3 para. 8(3) (with Sch. 3 para. 19); S.I. 2010/30, art. 2(d)
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 4 para. 6 in force at 1.10.2006 by S.I. 2006/2603, art. 4(4)(b)