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3(1)This paragraph applies if the Secretary of State is satisfied that a member—E+W
(a)has been absent from meetings of the Council for a period longer than 6 consecutive months without the Council’s permission, or
(b)is unable or unfit to carry out the functions of a member.
(2)The Secretary of State may by notice in writing to the member remove him from office, which shall then become vacant.