Membership of each Panel, (except the Standards Panel) consists of the Fire Authority's Chairman and Vice Chairman (or a nominated substitute member for either if not available), and other Members in accordance with
the requirements for political balance up to the number fixed for the Panel concerned. Members shall be nominated by the Monitoring Officer after consultation with the relevant group spokespersons.
Membership of the Standards Panel consists of three Fire Authority Members (one from each political group, but excluding the Chairman and Vice Chairman), and two Independent Persons appointed in accordance with the relevant
Regulations. Members shall be nominated by the Monitoring Officer after consultation with the relevant group spokespersons.