2(1)Subject to the following provisions of this paragraph—E+W+S
(a)the member appointed to chair the Authority, and
(b)any member appointed to act as deputy to that member,
shall hold and vacate office as such in accordance with the terms of their appointments.
(2)A member appointed to chair the Authority, or to act as deputy to that member, shall be eligible for re-appointment on ceasing to hold office as such (if still a member of the Authority).
(3)A member so appointed may at any time resign from office as such by giving notice to the Secretary of State.
(4)A member so appointed shall vacate office as such on ceasing to be a member of the Authority.
(5)When a member—
(a)is appointed to chair the Authority or to act as deputy to that member, or
(b)ceases to hold office as such,
the Secretary of State may vary the terms of the member’s appointment as a member of the Authority so as to alter the date of cessation of membership.