49.— (1) The registration body shall establish a Technical Assessment Board to consider applications for registration in the register from persons who do not fall within any of paragraphs (a) to (j) of section 43(2).

(2) The Technical Assessment Board shall consist of a chairperson and 7 ordinary members, the latter appointed by the registration body as follows:

(a) 3 building surveyors nominated for such appointment by the registration body following consultation with the bodies referred to in paragraphs (b), (c) and (e) of section 43(2);

(b) 4 persons nominated for such appointment by the Minister, being persons who are not building surveyors.

F27[(3) The chairperson of the Technical Assessment Board shall be a solicitor, a barrister or a former judge of the Circuit Court, High Court, Court of Appeal or Supreme Court who shall be appointed as chairperson by the Minister.]