Settlement Commission jurisdiction permits remaining bench members to continue and the senior member to preside during vacancies. Jurisdiction of the State Settlement Commission is limited to specified States and each Bench comprises three members presided over by the State Chairman. Where a Bench member is unable to discharge functions or a vacancy occurs, the remaining Members may continue to function, and if the presiding officer is not among them the senior remaining Member shall act as presiding officer, subject to any rules made under the Act.