SCHEDULE 2Constitution etc. of the Risk Management Authority

3Membership

1

The Authority consists of such members (including a convener) as the Scottish Ministers may appoint.

2

Each member—

a

is appointed for such period, not exceeding 5 years, as is specified in the terms of the appointment;

b

holds and vacates office in accordance with those terms;

c

is eligible for reappointment but may not hold office for a period exceeding 10 years in aggregate;

d

may, by written notice to the Scottish Ministers, resign membership.

3

The Scottish Ministers may remove a member from office if they are satisfied that the member—

a

without reasonable excuse, has not complied with the terms of the appointment;

b

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