3(1)A probation trust shall consist of—E+W
(a)a chairman and not less than four other members appointed by the Secretary of State; and
(b)the chief executive.
(2)In the following provisions “appointed member” means a member of a probation trust appointed by the Secretary of State under sub-paragraph (1)(a) (including the chairman, where the context allows).
(3)Where practicable, at least one of the appointed members of a probation trust must, when appointed, be a member of a relevant local authority.
(4)For the purposes of sub-paragraph (3) “relevant local authority” means—
(a)a county council, district council or parish council in England, a London Borough council, the Common Council of the City of London or the Council of the Isles of Scilly; or
(b)a county council, county borough council or community council in Wales.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 1 para. 3 in force at 1.3.2008 by S.I. 2008/504, art. 2(a)
4(1)An appointed member holds and vacates office (and may be removed from office) in accordance with the terms of his appointment.E+W
(2)An appointed member may resign by giving notice in writing to the Secretary of State.
Commencement Information
I2Sch. 1 para. 4 in force at 1.3.2008 by S.I. 2008/504, art. 2(a)