# The Scottish Animal Welfare Commission Regulations 2020, Regulation 7: Appointment of members


(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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/sdsi/2020/9780111045176/regulation/7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-scottish-animal-welfare-commission-regulations-2020/regulation-7
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