6(1)Sub-paragraph (2) applies where—E+W
(a)one or more trade unions are recognised by the Citizen Voice Body, and
(b)the position of associate member is unoccupied.
(2)The non-executive members must invite each of the trade unions recognised by the Body to nominate an eligible candidate for appointment as the Body's associate member.
(3)The invitation must specify the period within which a nomination is to be made.
(4)The non-executive members must appoint a person, from among the eligible candidates nominated during the period specified under sub-paragraph (3), as the Body's associate member.
(5)A person is an eligible candidate for appointment as the Body's associate member, only if the person is—
(a)a member of the Body's staff, and
(b)a member of a trade union recognised by the Body.
(6)In this Part—
“recognised”, in relation to a trade union, has the meaning given by the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (c. 52);
“trade union” has the meaning given by that Act.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 1 para. 6 in force at 1.4.2023 by S.I. 2023/370, art. 3(1)(s)