Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 1992

12(1)The board shall appoint one of their members, not being a person who is—

(a)a student of the college;

(b)an employee of the board;

(c)the principal for the time being of the college; or

(d)a member (whether elected or appointed) or an employee of a local authority,

to be chairman.

(2)The board shall determine the period of appointment of the chairman and may remove him from office as chairman.

(3)Where the chairman ceases to be a member of the board, he shall cease to be chairman.