SCHEDULE 1The Scottish Charity Regulator

I1I22Tenure and removal from office

1

Each member of the Regulator—

a

is to be appointed for such period as is specified in the appointment,

b

may, by notice to the Scottish Ministers, resign as a member,

c

in other respects, holds and vacates office on such terms and conditions (including remuneration and allowances) as the Scottish Ministers may determine,

d

after ceasing to hold office, may be reappointed as a member.

2

The Scottish Ministers may remove a member from office if satisfied—

a

that the member's estate has been sequestrated or the member has been adjudged bankrupt, has made an arrangement with creditors or has granted a trust deed for creditors or a composition contract,

b

that the member—

i

has been absent from meetings of the Regulator for a period longer than 6 consecutive months without the permission of the Regulator, or

ii

is unable to discharge the member's functions as a member or is unsuitable to continue as a member, or

c

that it is necessary or expedient to do so in connection with the management of the affairs of the Regulator.