Chairman and vice-chairmanN.I.
11(1)There shall be a chairman and a vice-chairman of the Board.N.I.
(2)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.
(3)Before making any appointment under sub-paragraph (2), the Secretary of State shall consult the First Minister and the deputy First Minister.
(4)Subsequent appointments to the office of chairman and vice-chairman shall be made by the Board from among its members.
(5)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.
(6)A person may at any time resign as chairman or vice-chairman by notice in writing to the Board.
(7)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.
(8)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.