Health Services Act 1997

The Health Secretary may appoint a committee, board or other body as an appointed body for the purposes of this Chapter.

An appointed body is to consist of such members appointed by the Health Secretary as the Health Secretary thinks fit.

The procedure of an appointed body is to be determined by the Health Secretary or (subject to any determination of the Health Secretary) by the appointed body.

A member of an appointed body holds office for such period (not exceeding 5 years) as is specified in the member’s instrument of appointment, but is eligible (if otherwise qualified) for re-appointment.

The Health Secretary may terminate the appointment of a member of an appointed body at any time for any or no reason by notice in writing to the member.

A member of an appointed body is entitled to such fees and allowances as the Health Secretary may determine from time to time.

A member of an appointed body is not personally liable for any act or omission done or omitted to be done in good faith for the purposes of this Chapter.

If subsection (7) prevents liability attaching to a member of an appointed body, the liability attaches instead to the Health Secretary.