3(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.