SCHEDULE 3ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR KILLING ANIMALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH RELIGIOUS RITES
PART 4Rabbinical Commission
Membership9
1
The Rabbinical Commission for the licensing of persons carrying out the killing of animals in accordance with the Jewish method (Shechita) must consist of a permanent chairman and nine other members.
2
The permanent chairman must, by virtue of that office, be the Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of Great Britain and the Commonwealth.
3
Of the members of the Rabbinical Commission other than the permanent chairman—
a
one must be appointed by the Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue (London) as the vice-chairman;
b
three must be appointed by the Beth Din appointed by the United Synagogue (London);
c
two must be appointed by the Federation of Synagogues (London);
d
one must be appointed by the Union of Orthodox Hebrew Congregations (London); and
e
two must be appointed by the president of the Board of Deputies of British Jews to represent provincial congregations.
Supplementary10
1
The functions of the Rabbinical Commission may be exercisable notwithstanding a vacancy amongst the members.
2
The quorum of the Rabbinical Commission is four.