Paragraph 5

(1)

The members of Scottish Homes (other than the chief executive) shall, subject to the following provisions, hold and vacate office in accordance with the terms of their appointment.

(2)

A member may resign his membership by written notice to the Secretary of State.

(3)

The Secretary of State may remove a member from office if he is satisfied that that member—

(a)

has been adjudged bankrupt, or made an arrangement with his creditors, or had his estate sequestrated, or granted a trust deed for his creditors or a composition contract;

(b)

is incapacitated by physical or mental illness;

(c)

has been absent from meetings of Scottish Homes for a period longer than 3 consecutive months without the permission of Scottish Homes;

(d)

is otherwise unable or unfit to discharge the functions of a member, or is unsuitable to continue as a member.

Notes on Schedule 1

Textual amendments

F1: Sch. 1 repealed (1.11.2001) by 2001 asp 10, s. 112, Sch. 10 para. 14(10); S.S.I. 2001/397, art. 2(2), Sch. Table (subject to transitional provisions in arts. 3-6)