Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2022)

53.   Temporary members

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    (1)   Where the Chairperson or any member of the Appeals Tribunal —

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      (a)     is unable to perform the functions of the office of Chairperson or member of the Appeals Tribunal;

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      (b)     is absent;

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      (c)     dies;

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      (d)     resigns or the appointment is revoked,

Cabinet may appoint another person to act temporarily in place of the Chairperson or that member.

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    (2)   A person appointed pursuant to subsection (1) shall be appointed in a manner that complies with the requirements in section 49 for the constitution of the Appeals Tribunal and holds office —

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      (a)     in the case of the absence or inability of the Chairperson or member to perform his or her functions, only for the portion of the term of the absence or inability;

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      (b)     in the case of the death, resignation or revocation of appointment of the Chairperson or member, the unexpired portion of the term of the former member.