Constitution and membership of the Committee
6. –
(1) The Committee is to consist of–
(a)a convener; and
(b)eleven other members,
appointed by the Scottish Ministers
(2) Any person appointed to be the convener or other member of the Committee–
(a)shall be appointed for such period as is specified in that person’s instrument of appointment;
(b)may, by notice in writing to the Scottish Ministers, resign as a member;
(c)shall in other respects hold and vacate office in accordance with the terms of that person’s appointment; and
(d)shall, on ceasing to hold office, be eligible for re-appointment.
(3) The Scottish Ministers may remove a member from office if they are satisfied that the member–
(a)without reasonable excuse, has not complied with the terms of the appointment;
(b)is otherwise unable or unfit to discharge the functions of member or is unsuitable to continue as a member.