(1) Subject to paragraph (5) and to any provisions applied by theseRegulations as to termination of and disqualification for membership,the tenure of office of a member appointed by the Secretary of Stateshall be for such period as the Secretary of State may specify on makingthe appointment.
(2) The person who is a member by virtue of paragraph (c) of article 5of the Constitution Order shall, subject to paragraph (4), hold officefor so long as he remains the chief officer of the Authority.
(3) The person who is a member by virtue of paragraph (d) of article 5of the Constitution Order shall, subject to paragraph (4), hold officefor so long as he remains the financial officer of the Authority.
(4) Where for any period a person mentioned in paragraph (2) orin paragraph (3) is suspended from his duties respectively as chiefofficer or as financial officer of the Authority –
(a) he shall also be suspended for that period from performing hisfunctions as a member, and
(b) any person appointed by the Authority to act in his place as chiefofficer or as financial officer shall also be appointed by the Authorityto perform his functions as a member of the Authority for that period.
(5) Where the Secretary of State is satisfied that it is not in theinterests of the Authority or the health service that a person whom hehas appointed as a member should continue to hold that office, he mayforthwith terminate that member’s tenure of office.