SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 1 The General Medical Council and its Committees, and the Branch Councils
Part I Constitution of the General Medical Council
F1Suspension or removal from office of members
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(1)
The General Council shall by rules make provision for the suspension or removal from office of a member by the General Council in such circumstances as may be specified in the rules.
(2)
Rules under sub-paragraph (1) above shall provide for an elected member or an appointed member to be removed from office if he ceases—
(a)
to be registered; or
(b)
to hold a licence to practise.
(3)
Standing orders of the General Council shall make provision for the procedure by which a member may be suspended or removed from office.
(4)
No rules under sub-paragraph (1) above shall come into force until approved by order of the Privy Council.