51.— (1) The registration body shall establish a Professional Conduct Committee (the “Committee”).

(2) The Committee shall consist of a chairperson and 11 ordinary members, the latter appointed by the registration body as follows:

(a) 5 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) 6 persons who are not building surveyors—

(i) 5 of whom are nominated for such appointment by the Minister, and

(ii) one of whom is nominated for such appointment by the Minister, with the consent of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment.

F28[(3) The chairperson of the Committee 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 with the consent of the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation.]