SCHEDULE 2Constitution etc. of the Risk Management Authority

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(1)

The Authority consists of such members (including a convener) as the Scottish Ministers may appoint.

(2)

Each member—

(a)

is appointed for such period, not exceeding 5 years, as is specified in the terms of the appointment;

(b)

holds and vacates office in accordance with those terms;

(c)

is eligible for reappointment but may not hold office for a period exceeding 10 years in aggregate;

(d)

may, by written notice to the Scottish Ministers, resign membership.

(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.