SCHEDULE 1NLS

2Membership

1

NLS is to consist of—

a

a person appointed by the Scottish Ministers to chair NLS, and

b

no fewer than 8 and no more than 13 other members appointed by the Scottish Ministers.

2

One of the members is to be selected from persons nominated by the Dean of the Faculty (who may include the Dean).

3

The Scottish Ministers may by order amend sub-paragraph (1)(b) so as to substitute a different number for the minimum or maximum number of members for the time being specified there.

4

A person who, immediately before this sub-paragraph comes into force, is a member of The Trustees of the National Library of Scotland ceases to be such a member on the date this sub-paragraph comes into force.

5

A member holds and vacates office in accordance with terms and conditions determined by the Scottish Ministers.

6

A member may resign office by giving notice in writing to the Scottish Ministers.

7

The Scottish Ministers may reappoint as a member a person who has ceased to be a member.