Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Act 2023

Vacancies

25. (1) The validity of the proceedings or actions of the regulator is not affected by any vacancy or irregularity in its membership.

(2) Where a member of the regulator—

(a) dies,

(b) resigns,

(c) retires,

(d) becomes disqualified or otherwise ceases to hold office as a member, or

(e) is removed from office as a member,

the Minister shall fill the vacancy as soon as is reasonably practicable.