document, altered only to the extent necessary to exclude the exempt matter, and cause the document so prepared to be dealt with in accordance with paragraph 2. 5. Paragraphs 2 and 3 apply in relation to a public authority that either comes into existence after the commencement of this Act, or has been specified by order under section 5 of the Act as if the references in paragraph 3 to the appointed day were references to the day on which the authority comes into existence or has been so specified, as the case may be. SECOND SCHEDULE (Section 32) Constitution of Appeal Tribunal 1. The Tribunal shall, subject to paragraph 2, consist of five members appointed by the Governor-General after consultation with the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition. Constitution of tribunal. Power of one member to sit alone. 2. For the hearing of any appeal under this Act the Tribunal may consist of one member sitting alone if the parties to the appeal agree. 3. The members of the Tribunal shall, subject to the provisions of this Schedule, hold office for a period of five Tenure of office. years and shall be eligible for re-appointment. 4. The Governor-General shall appoint one of the members of the Tribunal appointed under paragraph 1 to be chairman thereof. Chairman. 5. The Governor-General, after consultation with the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition may appoint any person to act in the place of the chairman or any other member of the Tribunal in the case of the absence or inability to act of the chairman or other member. Acting appointments. 6.—(1) Any member of the Tribunal other than the chairman may at any time resign his office by instrument in Resignation. writing addressed to the Governor-General and transmitted through the chairman, and from the date of the receipt by the Governor-General of such instrument that member shall cease to be a member of the Tribunal. (2) The chairman may at any time resign his office by instrument in writing addressed to the GovernorGeneral and such resignation shall take effect as from the date of receipt by the Governor-General of that instrument. 7. The Governor-General, after consultation with the Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition may terminate the appointment of any member of the Tribunal who— Revocation of appointment. (a) becomes of unsound mind or becomes permanently unable to perform his functions by reason of ill health; (b) becomes bankrupt or compounds with or suspends payment to his creditors; (c) is convicted and sentenced to a term of imprisonment or to death; (d) is convicted of any offence involving dishonesty; (e) fails to carry out the functions conferred or imposed on him by this Act. 8. If any vacancy occurs in the membership of the Tribunal such vacancy shall be filled by the appointment ofFilling of vacancies. another member. Prepared by the Access to Information Unit Jamaica Archives & Records Department Office of the Prime Minister © Government of Jamaica 2003 Publication of membership.