SCHEDULE 1NLS

Removal of members

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1

The Scottish Ministers may, by written notice, revoke the appointment of a member if—

a

the member becomes insolvent,

b

the member has been absent from 3 consecutive meetings without the permission of NLS,

c

the member is otherwise unfit to be a member or unable for any reason to discharge the functions of a member.

2

For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1)(a), a member becomes insolvent when—

a

the member's estate is sequestrated,

b

the member grants a trust deed for creditors or enters into a composition contract,

c

a voluntary arrangement proposed by the member is approved, or

d

the member is adjudged bankrupt.