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Horserace Betting and Olympic Lottery Act 2004
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Part 1E+W+SConstitution
MembershipE+W+S
1(1)The Secretary of StateF1...—E+W+S
(a)shall appoint the members of the Olympic Lottery Distributor, and
(b)shall appoint one of the members as Chairman.
(2)The Secretary of StateF1... shall aim to ensure that the Distributor has at least 5 members at any time.
(3)Before making an appointment under sub-paragraph (1) the Secretary of StateF1... shall consult—
(a)the Mayor of London, and
(b)the National Olympic Committee.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 5 para. 1 omitted (7.7.2010) by virtue of Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1551), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 4(i)
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 5 para. 1 in force at 8.7.2005 by S.I. 2005/1831, art. 2
TenureE+W+S
2E+W+SA person shall hold and vacate office as Chairman or other member of the Distributor in accordance with the terms of his appointment (subject to this Schedule).
Commencement Information
I2Sch. 5 para. 2 in force at 8.7.2005 by S.I. 2005/1831, art. 2
3E+W+S[F2The Secretary of State shall not] appoint a person to hold office as Chairman or other member of the Distributor for a term of more than five years.
Textual Amendments
F2Words in Sch. 5 para. 3 substituted (7.7.2010) by Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1551), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 7
Commencement Information
I3Sch. 5 para. 3 in force at 8.7.2005 by S.I. 2005/1831, art. 2
4E+W+SThe Chairman or another member of the Distributor may resign his office by notice in writing to the Secretary of StateF3....
Textual Amendments
F3Words in Sch. 5 para. 4 omitted (7.7.2010) by virtue of Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1551), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 4(i)
Commencement Information
I4Sch. 5 para. 4 in force at 8.7.2005 by S.I. 2005/1831, art. 2
5E+W+SThe Chairman or another member of the Distributor may be removed from office by the Secretary of StateF4... on the grounds that—
(a)a bankruptcy order has been made against him, his estate has been sequestrated or he has made a composition or arrangement with, or granted a trust deed for, his creditors, or
(b)he is, in the opinion of the Secretary of StateF4..., unable, unfit or unwilling to discharge the functions of his office.
Textual Amendments
F4Words in Sch. 5 para. 5 omitted (7.7.2010) by virtue of Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1551), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 4(i)
Commencement Information
I5Sch. 5 para. 5 in force at 8.7.2005 by S.I. 2005/1831, art. 2
6E+W+SA person who ceases, otherwise than by virtue of paragraph 5, to be Chairman or another member of the Distributor may be re-appointed.
Commencement Information
I6Sch. 5 para. 6 in force at 8.7.2005 by S.I. 2005/1831, art. 2
StaffE+W+S
7E+W+SThe Distributor may appoint staff.
Commencement Information
I7Sch. 5 para. 7 in force at 8.7.2005 by S.I. 2005/1831, art. 2
CommitteesE+W+S
8(1)The Distributor may establish a committee.E+W+S
(2)A committee—
(a)must include a member or employee of the Distributor, but
(b)may also include persons who are neither members nor employees of the Distributor.
Commencement Information
I8Sch. 5 para. 8 in force at 8.7.2005 by S.I. 2005/1831, art. 2
StatusE+W+S
9E+W+SThe Distributor shall not be regarded as the servant or agent of the Crown or as enjoying any status, immunity or privilege of the Crown.
Commencement Information
I9Sch. 5 para. 9 in force at 8.7.2005 by S.I. 2005/1831, art. 2
SupervisionE+W+S
10E+W+SIn Schedule 2 to the Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967 (c. 13) (departments, &c. subject to investigation) insert at the appropriate place— “ Olympic Lottery Distributor. ”
Commencement Information
I10Sch. 5 para. 10 in force at 8.7.2005 by S.I. 2005/1831, art. 2
DisqualificationE+W+S
11E+W+SIn Part III of Schedule 1 to the House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 24) (other disqualifying offices) insert at the appropriate place— “ Chairman, or member in receipt of remuneration, of the Olympic Lottery Distributor. ”
Commencement Information
I11Sch. 5 para. 11 in force at 8.7.2005 by S.I. 2005/1831, art. 2
12E+W+SIn Part III of Schedule 1 to the Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 25) (other disqualifying offices) insert at the appropriate place— “ Chairman, or member in receipt of remuneration, of the Olympic Lottery Distributor. ”
Commencement Information
I12Sch. 5 para. 12 in force at 8.7.2005 by S.I. 2005/1831, art. 2
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