UK Statutory Instrument
2008
United Kingdom
The General Medical Council (Constitution) Order 2008
This Order makes provision with regard to the constitution of the General Medical Council (“the GMC”). The GMC is to consist of 12 registrant members, who are medical practitioners registered with the GMC, and 12 lay members (article 2). Their terms of office will be determined by the Privy Council – or if directed by the Privy Council to do so, the Appointments Commission – on appointment. There are limitations on the period for which members may serve on the GMC (article 3). The GMC must make provision with regard to the education and training of their members in standing orders (article 4). Show full description Show less
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Composition of the General Council
Terms of office of members
Education and training of members
Disqualification from appointment as a member
Removal of members from office
Suspension of members from office
Appointment, term of office and cessation of office of the chair
Transitional arrangements in respect of the first chair of the General Council in 2009
Deputising arrangements in respect of the chair
Quorum of the General Council
Effect of vacancies
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