30Promotions Appeal Boards

30  Promotions Appeal Boards

 (1) For the purposes of this Division, the relevant authority shall, from time to time, arrange for the constitution of such Promotions Appeal Boards as are required.

 (2) A Promotions Appeal Board shall consist of:

 (a) a Chairman appointed by the Minister;

 (b) an officer appointed by the relevant authority; and

 (c) an officer nominated, as provided by the regulations, to represent the officers of the Service.

 (3) The Chairman of a Promotions Appeal Board shall be paid such remuneration as is determined by the Remuneration Tribunal.

 (3A) The Chairman of a Promotions Appeal Board shall be paid such allowances as are prescribed.

 (3B) Subsections (3) and (3A) have effect subject to the Remuneration Tribunals Act 1973‑1975.

 (3C) The Chairman of a Promotions Appeal Board holds office on such terms and conditions, other than terms and conditions relating to remuneration and allowances, as the Minister determines.

 (7) A member of a Promotions Appeal Board shall, before commencing to perform his duties as a member of that Board, make and subscribe an oath oraffirmation in accordance with the form of oath or affirmation in the Third Schedule.

 (8) An oath or affirmation under the last preceding subsection shall be made and subscribed:

 (a) in the case of an oath or affirmation by the Chairman‑before the relevant authority, a person appointed by the relevant authority or a justice of the peace; and

 (b) in any other case‑before the Chairman.

 (9) Where, at a meeting of a Promotions Appeal Board, the members are divided in opinion on a question, that question shall be decided according to the decision of the majority.