Part 2Regulation of Social Housing

Chapter 2The Social Housing Regulator

Constitution

83I1Tenure

1

An appointed member holds and vacates office in accordance with the terms of appointment (subject to this section).

2

A period of appointment may not exceed 5 years (but a member may be reappointed).

3

An appointed member may resign by notice to the Secretary of State.

4

The Secretary of State may dismiss an appointed member if satisfied that any of the following cases applies—

a

Case 1 is where a member has been absent from meetings of the regulator for a period of more than 6 months without its permission.

b

Case 2 is where a member is subject to—

i

a bankruptcy restrictions order, or

ii

an interim bankruptcy restrictions order.

c

Case 3 is where—

i

a member's estate has been sequestrated by a court in Scotland, or

ii

under the law of Scotland, a member has made a composition or arrangement with, or granted a trust deed for, creditors.

d

Case 4 is where a member has a financial or other personal interest which is likely to influence the performance of functions.

e

Case 5 is where a member has misbehaved or is for any other reason unable, unsuitable or unwilling to perform functions.