(1)The Scottish Ministers are to appoint the members of the Commission.
(2)The Scottish Ministers may appoint a person as a member only if the Scottish Parliament has approved the appointment.
(3)Each member is to be appointed for such period, not exceeding 5 years, as the Scottish Ministers may determine.
(4)Subject to sections 11, 12 and 13, an appointed member holds and vacates office on such terms and conditions as the Commission may, with the approval of the Scottish Ministers, determine.
(5)The Scottish Ministers may reappoint as a member a person who is or has been a member.
(6)Subsections (2) and (3) apply to a reappointment under subsection (5) as they apply to an appointment under subsection (1).
(7)The Scottish Ministers must select one of the Land Commissioners to chair the Commission.