9.—(1) Before making a decision to remove a chair from office under regulation 8, the Welsh Ministers may suspend the tenure of office of that chair for such period as they consider reasonable.
(2) Where a chair is suspended in accordance with paragraph (1), the Welsh Ministers will immediately notify that chair and each Local Health Board in writing, stating the reasons for his or her suspension.
(3) A chair whose appointment is suspended under paragraph (1) may not perform the functions of chair.