Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1In the deed, as amended by Chequers Estate Act 1958 (c. 60), Sch. paras. 1–17, any reference to the Chequers Estate shall (notwithstanding the definition of that expression in the recital in the deed) be construed as a reference to so much of the hereditaments conveyed by the indenture dated 5.4.1917 referred to in the said recitals as for the time being remains vested in the custodian trustee (as defined by the deed as so amended) in his capacity as custodian trustee thereunder: Chequers Estate Act 1958 (c. 60), Sch. para 18
[F19U.K.The administrative trustees may act notwithstanding a vacancy among their members.]
Textual Amendments
F1Clause 9 substituted by Chequers Estate Act 1958 (c. 60), Sch. para. 11
[F210U.K.The person who is for the time being [F3the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster] shall be the chairman of the administrative trustees but if he is absent from any meeting of the administrative trustees such of the trustees as are present at the meeting may choose one of their number to be their chairman for the purposes of that meeting.]
Textual Amendments
F2Clauses 10–12 substituted for clauses 10–13 by Chequers Estate Act 1958 (c. 60), Sch. para. 12
F3Words in Sch. in clauses 1(e) and 10 substituted (14.12.2016) by The Transfer of Functions (Chequers and Dorneywood Estates) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/1113), arts. 1(2), 6 (with art. 5)
11U.K.Any of the powers of the administrative trustees may be exercised at a duly convened meeting of the trustees at which two or more of the trustees are present notwithstanding that one or more of the trustees are not present at the meeting or that the decision to exercise the power is taken by those present and voting or a majority of them and that one or more of the administrative trustees do not concur therein provided that in relation to the power conferred by clause 8e hereof this clause shall have effect subject to the proviso to that clause.
12U.K.Subject to the provisions of these presents the administrative trustees may regulate their own procedure.
14U.K.The administrative trustees may from time to time employ any agent and in particular may from time to time appoint and dismiss a secretary and curator whose duty it shall be to keep records of all meetings issue notices by the direction of the chairman or acting chairman and generally to superintend the details of administration to make payments out of the Chequers Trust Fund and generally to act as the agent of the administrative trustees.