3.—(1) The Combined Authority must appoint a vice-chair from among its members and the appointment of the vice-chair is to be the first business transacted after the appointment of members of the Combined Authority and the chair of the Combined Authority, at the first meeting of the Combined Authority
(2) A person ceases to be vice-chair of the Combined Authority if they cease to be a member of the Combined Authority.
(3) If a vacancy arises in the office of vice-chair, an appointment to fill the vacancy is to be made at the next ordinary meeting of the Combined Authority, or, if that meeting is to be held within 14 days of the vacancy arising, at the meeting following that meeting.
(4) The vice-chair of the Combined Authority ceases to hold office on 7th May 2017.
(5) The office of vice-chair of the Combined Authority is abolished with effect from 8th May 2017.