458.Each member of HIS is to be appointed for such a period as the Scottish Minsters think fit. A member of HIS holds and vacates office in accordance with the terms and conditions of appointment but may resign office as a member by giving written notice to Scottish Ministers, however once a person ceases to be a member of HIS they are eligible to be reappointed as a member for another term.
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