# Libraries Act (Northern Ireland) 2008, Paragraph 2


(1) The Authority shall consist of—
(a) a Chair, and
(b) not more than 18 other members,
appointed by the Department.
(2) In making appointments under sub-paragraph (1), the Department shall so far as practicable secure—
(a) that at any time a majority of members are councillors (within the meaning of the Local Government Act (Northern Ireland) 1972 (c. 9)); and
(b) that each member of the Authority has experience in a field of activity relevant to the discharge of the functions of the Authority.
(3) The Department may by order subject to negative resolution amend sub-paragraph (1)(b) by substituting for the number specified there such other number as may be specified in the order.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nia/2008/8/schedule/1/paragraph/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/libraries-act-northern-ireland-2008/schedule-1/paragraph-2
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