Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010, Cross Heading: Removal of members is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 09 June 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
5SThe Scottish Ministers may, by written notice, remove a member from office if they are satisfied that—
(a)the member—
(i)has been adjudged bankrupt,
(ii)has granted a trust deed for creditors or a composition contract,
(iii)has proposed a voluntary arrangement which has been approved,
(b)the member's estate has been sequestrated,
(c)the member has been absent from 3 consecutive meetings of SCSWIS without the permission of SCSWIS,
(d)the member is otherwise unfit or unable to discharge the functions of a member.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 11 para. 5 in force at 1.8.2010 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2010/221, art. 3(2)(3), Sch.
I2Sch. 11 para. 5 in force at 1.10.2010 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2010/321, art. 3, Sch.
I3Sch. 11 para. 5 in force at 1.4.2011 in so far as not already in force by S.S.I. 2011/122, art. 2, Sch.
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