Chairman and vice-chairman

9

1

For each sub-group there shall be a chairman appointed by the council from among the political members.

2

In making appointments to the office of chairman, the council shall ensure that, so far as is practicable—

a

a person is appointed to that office for a term of 12 months at a time or, where that period is shorter than 18 months, for a period ending with the reconstitution date next following his appointment;

b

that office is held in turn by each of the four largest parties represented on the council immediately after the last local general election.

3

Subject to the following provisions of this paragraph, a person shall hold and vacate office as chairman in accordance with the terms of his appointment.

4

A person may at any time resign as chairman by notice in writing to the council.

5

If the chairman ceases to be a member of the sub-group, he shall also cease to hold office as chairman.

9A

1

For each sub-group there shall be a vice-chairman elected by the independent members from among such members.

2

The election of a vice-chairman shall be conducted in accordance with procedures determined by the sub-group under paragraph 14(4).

3

Subject to the following provisions of this paragraph, a person shall hold and vacate office as vice-chairman in accordance with such terms as the Board may determine.

4

In determining terms under sub-paragraph (3), the Board shall ensure that, so far as is practicable, a person holds office as vice-chairman for a term of 12 months at a time or, where that period is shorter than 18 months, for a period ending with the reconstitution date next following his election to that office.

5

A person may at any time resign as vice-chairman by notice in writing to the Board.

6

If the vice-chairman ceases to be a member of the sub-group, he shall also cease to hold office as vice-chairman.