Mental Health Act 2001 · Updated to 1 Feb 2014 · Part VII · Board of Visitors
39. Terms and conditions of appointment
Feedback & supportA member of a Board shall, unless he sooner resigns, hold office for a period not exceeding three years and shall be eligible for reappointment.
The Minister may in the instrument of appointment of a person as a Visitor specify the terms and conditions of appointment.
Minister
“Minister” means the Minister charged with the responsibility for health;
A person shall not be appointed a Visitor if he has—
Visitor
“Visitor” means a member of the Board of Visitors appointed under section 38;
any pecuniary interest, whether directly or indirectly;
or
any other interest which conflicts or may conflict with the best interest of the patient, in the psychiatric hospital or psychiatric nursing home.