SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 1 The Commission and the Councils
Chief officer
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1
There is to be a chief officer of each authority who is to be a member of the staff of the authority and is to be responsible to the authority for the general exercise of its functions.
2
The first chief officer is to be appointed by the Secretary of State on such terms and conditions as the Secretary of State may determine.
3
Any subsequent chief officer is to be appointed by the authority.
4
An appointment under sub-paragraph (3) requires the approval of the Secretary of State.