2(1)A person is to hold and vacate office as a member or as chairman of a local council in accordance with the terms of his appointment.E+W
(2)On ceasing to be a member or chairman a person is eligible for re-appointment.
(3)A person may at any time by notice in writing to the Council resign his office as a member.
(4)A person may at any time by notice in writing to the Secretary of State resign his office as chairman.
3(1)This paragraph applies if the Council is satisfied that a member of a local council—E+W
(a)has been absent from meetings of the local council for a period longer than 6 consecutive months without the local council’s permission, or
(b)is unable or unfit to carry out the functions of a member.
(2)The Council may by notice in writing to the member remove him from office, which shall then become vacant.
(3)A notice under this paragraph requires the Secretary of State’s approval.