Plant Varieties and Seeds Act 1964

1(1)The Lord Chancellor shall appoint a chairman for the Tribunal, who shall be a barrister or solicitor of not less than seven years' standing.

(2)The appointment of the chairman shall be for such term as may be determined by the Lord Chancellor before his appointment, and a person who ceases to hold office as chairman of the Tribunal shall be eligible for re-appointment.

(3)The chairman may resign his office by notice in writing to the Lord Chancellor.

(4)If the Lord Chancellor is satisfied that the chairman is unfit to continue in office or incapable of discharging his duties, he may revoke the appointment of the chairman.