23E+WThe acts and proceedings of any person appointed to be a member or chairman [F1or vice-chairman] of a police authority and acting in that office shall, notwithstanding his disqualification or want of qualification, be as valid and effectual as if he had been qualified.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 2 para. 23 inserted (19.6.2001) by 2001 c. 16, s. 104(4)(a); S.I. 2001/2223, art. 2(b)
24E+WThe proceedings of a police authority shall not be invalidated by a vacancy in the membership of the authority or in the office of chairman [F2by a vacancy for a vice-chairman] or by any defect in the appointment of a person as a member or as chairman [F3or vice-chairman].
Textual Amendments
F2Words in Sch. 2 para. 24 inserted (19.6.2001) by 2001 c. 16, s. 105(a); S.I. 2001/2223, art. 2(b)
F3Words in Sch. 2 para. 24 inserted (19.6.2001) by 2001 c. 16, s. 105(b); S.I. 2001/2223, art. 2(b)