There shall be a chairman and a vice-chairman of the Board.

The first chairman and vice-chairman of the Board under this Part shall be appointed by the Secretary of State from among the members of the Board.

Before making any appointment under sub-paragraph (2), the Secretary of State shall consult the First Minister and the deputy First Minister.

Subsequent appointments to the office of chairman and vice-chairman shall be made by the Board from among its members.

Subject to the following provisions of this paragraph, a person shall hold and vacate office as chairman or vice-chairman in accordance with the terms of his appointment.

A person may at any time resign as chairman or vice-chairman by notice in writing to the Board.

A person appointed to fill a casual vacancy as chairman or vice-chairman shall hold office for the remainder of the term of the person in whose place he is appointed.

If the chairman or vice-chairman ceases to be a member of the Board, he shall also cease to hold office as chairman or vice-chairman.