SCHEDULE 2 - Membership of Pan SCHEDULE 2 - Membership of Panel

Section 8 (5)

1.   Interpretation

In this Schedule, member means a member of the Panel.

2.   Period of appointment

A member, other than the member referred to in section 8 (2) (c) , is to be appointed for the period, not exceeding 5 years, specified in the instrument of appointment.

3.   Holding other office

The holder of an office who is required under any Act to devote the whole of the time to the duties of that office is not disqualified from –

(a) holding that office and also the office of a member; or

(b) accepting any remuneration payable to a member of the Panel.

4.   Remuneration

A member is entitled to be paid any remuneration (including travelling and subsistence allowances) the Minister determines.

5.   Deputies of members

(1) The Minister may appoint a person as a deputy of a member.

(2) A person appointed as a deputy of a member must be a person with the appropriate ability or experience.

(3) If a member is unable to perform his or her duties, the member's deputy may perform those duties and in doing so is taken to be a member.

(4) A deputy member holds office for any term, not exceeding 5 years, and on any conditions, specified in the instrument of appointment.

6.   Disclosure of interests

(1) If a member has or acquires an interest that would conflict with the proper performance of the member's duties in relation to a matter being considered or about to be considered by the Panel, the member must disclose the nature of that interest at a meeting of the Panel.