http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1963/2/section/12/enactedBetting, Gaming and Lotteries Act 1963Gambling and lottery licencesGambling and lotteriesEntertainment licencesDog registrationAmusement arcadesKing's Printer of Acts of Parliament2020-06-09 PART IBettingThe Totalisator Board and pool betting on horse racesHorserace Totalisator Board 12 1 There shall be a Horserace Totalisator Board (in this Act referred to as " the Totalisator Board ") which shall be a body corporate and have perpetual succession and a common seal. 2 The Totalisator Board shall consist of a chairman and three other members, all four of whom shall be appointed by the Secretary of State and hold and vacate office in accordance with the terms of the respective instruments under which they are appointed. 3 The Totalisator Board may pay to any member of the Board such remuneration, and travelling, subsistence or other allowances at such rates, as the Board may with the approval of the Secretary of State determine: Provided that the Board shall not by virtue of this subsection have power to pay remuneration to any member of the Board who is for the time being a member of, or nominated as a candidate for election to, the House of Commons. 4 The Totalisator Board may appoint officers, servants and agents on such terms as to remuneration, pensions or otherwise as the Board may determine. 5 The Totalisator Board may regulate their own procedure and make standing orders governing the conduct of their business. 6 No act or proceeding of the Totalisator Board shall be questioned on account of any vacancy in the number of the members thereof or on account of the appointment of any member having been defective. 7 Except where the context otherwise requires, any reference in any Act or other document to the Racecourse Betting Control Board shall be construed as a reference to the Totalisator Board.