1(1)The Local Government Commission (“the Commission”) shall consist of not less than five and not more than fifteen members who shall be appointed by the Secretary of State; and the Secretary of State shall appoint one of the members to be chairman.E+W
(2)Subject to the provisions of this paragraph, a member of the Commission shall hold and vacate office in accordance with the terms of his appointment.
(3)A person who ceases to be a member of the Commission shall be eligible for re-appointment.
(4)A member of the Commission may resign his office by notice in writing to the Secretary of State.
(5)The Secretary of State may remove a member of the Commission from office if he is satisfied that he—
(a)is unable or unfit to carry out the functions of a member; or
(b)has not complied with the terms of his appointment.
(6)A person shall cease to be chairman of the Commission—
(a)if he resigns as such by notice in writing to the Secretary of State; or
(b)if he ceases to be a member of the Commission.