Version Superseded: 01/10/2012
Point in time view as at 01/12/2006.
There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003, Cross Heading: Constitution.
1(1)The Office of Rail Regulation shall consist of a chairman and at least four other members appointed by the Secretary of State.E+W+S
(2)The chairman or another member—
(a)may not be appointed for a term of more than five years (but may be reappointed),
(b)may resign by notice in writing to the Secretary of State, and
(c)shall hold and vacate office in accordance with the terms of his appointment.
(3)Before appointing a member other than the chairman the Secretary of State shall consult the chairman.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 1 para. 1 in force at 5.7.2004 by S.I. 2004/827, art. 4(f)
2E+W+SThe Secretary of State may dismiss a member of the Office by notice in writing on the grounds that the member—
(a)has been absent from meetings of the Office without permission of the Office during a period of more than three months,
(b)has a financial or other personal interest which is likely to influence the performance of his functions as a member,
(c)is the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order (or interim order),
(d)has had his estate sequestrated in Scotland or, under Scots law, has made a composition or arrangement with, or granted a trust deed for, his creditors,
(e)has misbehaved, or
(f)is unable, unfit or unwilling to perform his functions as a member.
Commencement Information
I2Sch. 1 para. 2 in force at 5.7.2004 by S.I. 2004/827, art. 4(f)
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