Membership
2(1)The members of SCRA are to be appointed by the Scottish Ministers.
(2)There are to be no fewer than five and no more than eight members.
(3)The Scottish Ministers may by order amend sub-paragraph (2) so as to substitute for the numbers of members for the time being specified there different numbers of members.
(4)A member holds and vacates office on terms and conditions determined by the Scottish Ministers.
(5)The Scottish Ministers may appoint a person to be a member only if satisfied that the person has knowledge or experience relevant to the functions of SCRA and the Principal Reporter.
(6)The Scottish Ministers may appoint a person to be a member only if satisfied that the person, after appointment, will have no financial or other interest that is likely to prejudicially affect the performance of the person’s functions as a member of SCRA.
(7)The Scottish Ministers may reappoint as a member a person who has ceased to be a member.