SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 1THE NORTHERN IRELAND LIBRARY AUTHORITY
Membership
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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.