SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 1The Charity Commission

1Membership

1

The Commission is to consist of—

a

a person appointed by the Minister to chair the Commission, and

b

at least 4, but not more than 8, other members appointed by the Minister.

2

The Minister must exercise the power in sub-paragraph (1) so as to secure that—

a

the knowledge and experience of the members of the Commission (taken together) includes knowledge and experience of the matters mentioned in sub-paragraph (3),

b

at least two members have a 7 year general qualification within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990, and

c

at least one member—

i

knows about conditions in Wales, and

ii

has been appointed following consultation with the Welsh Ministers.

3

The matters are—

a

the law relating to charities,

b

charity accounts and the financing of charities, and

c

the operation and regulation of charities of different sizes and descriptions.

4

In sub-paragraph (2)(c) “member” does not include the person appointed to chair the Commission.