The Public Transport Users' Committee for Wales (Establishment) Order 2009

Constitution and membership of the Committee

4.—(1) The Committee is to consist of—

(a) a chairperson, appointed in accordance with paragraph (2):

(b) at least 8 but no more than 11 other members, appointed in accordance with paragraph (2) ; and

(c) 1 additional member, to be the person appointed from time to time by the Secretary of State pursuant to section 125 of the Transport Act 1985(1), to represent the interests of Wales on the Disabled Persons' Transport Advisory Committee(2).

(2) The chairperson and members of the Committee, other than the member appointed in accordance with sub paragraph (1)(c), will be appointed by the Welsh Ministers via the Public Appointment Code of Practice.

(3) At least 2 of the members appointed in accordance with paragraph (2) above will be disabled persons within the meaning of section 1(2) of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995(3).

(4) The chairperson or other members of the Committee appointed in accordance with paragraph (2) above:

(a) will be appointed for such a period as is specified in their instrument of appointment;

(b) may, by notice in writing to the Welsh Ministers, resign as a member or chairperson;

(c) will in other respects hold and vacate office in accordance with the terms of their appointment; and

(d) will, on ceasing to hold office, be eligible for re-appointment.

(5) The Welsh Ministers may remove a member from office if they are satisfied that the member—

(a) without reasonable excuse, has not complied with the terms of the appointment;

(b) is otherwise unable or unfit to discharge the functions of a member or is unsuitable to continue as a member.

(1)

1985 (c. 67).

(2)

The Disabled Persons' Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC) is a statutory body established by section 125 of the Transport Act 1985.

(3)

1995 (c. 50).