5E+WSubject to paragraphs 6 to 8, a member holds and vacates office in accordance with the terms of his appointment.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 1 para. 5 in force at 2.5.2006 by S.I. 2006/1176, art. 4
6E+WA member may resign by giving written notice to the Secretary of State.
Commencement Information
I2Sch. 1 para. 6 in force at 2.5.2006 by S.I. 2006/1176, art. 4
7E+WThe Secretary of State may remove a member who—
(a)has been absent from meetings of Natural England for a period longer than 6 months without the permission of Natural England,
(b)has become bankrupt[F1or has had a debt relief order made in respect of him (under Part 7A of the Insolvency Act 1986)] or has made an arrangement with his creditors or has had his estate sequestrated in Scotland, or
(c)in the opinion of the Secretary of State is otherwise unable or unfit to carry out his duties.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 1 para. 7(b) inserted (1.10.2012) by The Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2404), art. 1, Sch. 2 para. 56(2) (with art. 5)
Commencement Information
I3Sch. 1 para. 7 in force at 2.5.2006 by S.I. 2006/1176, art. 4
8E+WA person ceases to be chairman or deputy chairman if he—
(a)resigns that office by giving written notice to the Secretary of State, or
(b)ceases to be a member.
Commencement Information
I4Sch. 1 para. 8 in force at 2.5.2006 by S.I. 2006/1176, art. 4
9E+WA person who—
(a)ceases to be a member, or
(b)ceases to be chairman or deputy chairman,
is eligible for reappointment to that office.
Commencement Information
I5Sch. 1 para. 9 in force at 2.5.2006 by S.I. 2006/1176, art. 4