Intelligence Services Act 2001
16ADeputy Chair
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16A Deputy Chair
(1) There must be a Deputy Chair of the Committee who must be a member elected by the members from time to time. (2) The Deputy Chair holds office during the pleasure of the Committee. (3) A person holding office as Deputy Chair ceases to hold the office if: (a) the person ceases to be a member; or (b) the person resigns the office. (4) A person holding office as Deputy Chair may resign the office by giving a signed notice of resignation to a meeting of the Committee.