SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 4The Appointments Commission: supplementary
The vice-chairman
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The members of the Commission may appoint one of the non-executive members to be vice-chairman for such period (not exceeding the remainder of his period of office as member) as they specify on making the appointment.
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But regulations may—
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provide that if the chairman's membership is suspended the Secretary of State may direct that the appointment of the vice-chairman under sub-paragraph (1) ceases to have effect;
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make provision about the appointment by the Secretary of State in those circumstances of another non-executive member to be vice-chairman.