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Regulation 7 Appointment of members

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(1)

The Commission is to consist of—

(a)

a member appointed by the Scottish Ministers to chair the Commission, and

(b)

at least 8 but no more than 11 other members appointed by the Scottish Ministers.

(2)

A member is appointed for such period not exceeding 4 years as the Scottish Ministers determine.

(3)

The Scottish Ministers may reappoint as a member of the Commission a person who is, or has been, a member.

(4)

The Scottish Ministers may not appoint a person as a member of the Commission if the person is—

(a)

a member of the Scottish Parliament,

(b)

a member of the House of Commons,

(c)

a councillor of a local authority.