Constitution of inquiry
7Further appointments to inquiry panel
(1)
The Minister may at any time (whether before the setting-up date or during the course of the inquiry) appoint a member to the inquiry panel—
(a)
to fill a vacancy that has arisen in the panel (including a vacancy in the position of chairman), or
(b)
to increase the number of members of the panel.
(2)
The power to appoint a member under subsection (1)(b) is exercisable only—
(a)
in accordance with a proposal under section 5(1)(b)(ii), or
(b)
with the consent of the chairman.
(3)
The power to appoint a replacement chairman may be exercised by appointing a person who is already a member of the inquiry panel.