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4(1)A member is appointed for such period not exceeding 3 years as the Scottish Ministers determine.
(2)A person who has been a member may be reappointed.
(3)But a person must not hold office as a member for a period exceeding 8 years (whether in consecutive or non-consecutive appointments).
(4)A member holds and vacates office on such terms and conditions as the Scottish Ministers may determine (in relation to matters not covered by this schedule).
(5)A member may resign by informing the Scottish Ministers in writing to that effect.
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