SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 4British Transport Police Authority

Part 1Membership

1Appointment

1

The Secretary of State—

a

shall appoint the members of the Authority, and

b

shall ensure that the number of members is an odd number neither lower than 11 nor higher than 17.

2

The Secretary of State may by order amend sub-paragraph (1)(b) so as to substitute a different number for a number specified.

3

An order under sub-paragraph (2) may not be made unless the Secretary of State has consulted the Authority.