3(1)Subject to the following provisions of this paragraph, a person shall hold and vacate office as a member or as chairman or vice-chairman of the Police Authority in accordance with the terms of his appointment.
(2)The chairman, vice-chairman and other members of the Police Authority shall be appointed for a term of 3 years, and a person appointed to fill a casual vacancy shall hold office for the remainder of the term of the person in whose place he is appointed.
(3)A person may at any time resign as a member or as chairman or vice-chairman of the Police Authority by notice in writing to the Secretary of State.
(4)The Secretary of State may remove a person from office as a member or as chairman or vice-chairman of the Police Authority if satisfied that—
(a)he has been convicted of a criminal offence;
(b)he has become bankrupt or made a composition or arrangement with his creditors;
(c)he has failed to comply with the terms of his appointment; or
(d)he is otherwise unable or unfit to discharge his functions.
(5)A member of the Police Authority whose term of office expires or who has resigned shall be eligible for re-appointment.