SCHEDULE 1

ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS SCOTLAND

Appointment of members
2
1
Environmental Standards Scotland is to consist of—
a
a member appointed by the Scottish Ministers to chair Environmental Standards Scotland, and
b
at least 4 but no more than 6 other members appointed by the Scottish Ministers.
2
The Scottish Ministers may appoint a person as a member only if the Scottish Parliament has approved the appointment.
3
In appointing members, the Scottish Ministers must have regard, among other things, to the desirability of ensuring that the membership (taken as a whole) has expertise or experience in—
a
law (including international law) relating to the natural environment,
b
environmental science,
c
environmental policy, and
d
investigatory and enforcement proceedings.
4
A member is appointed for such period not exceeding 4 years as the Scottish Ministers determine.
5
The Scottish Ministers may reappoint a person as a member if—
a
the person—
i
is a member at the time of reappointment, or
ii
ceased to be a member not more than 3 months before the date of reappointment, and
b
the person has not previously been reappointed.
6
Sub-paragraphs (2) and (4) apply to the reappointment of a person as a member as they apply to the appointment of a person as a member.
7
The Scottish Ministers may determine other terms and conditions of membership in relation to matters not covered by this Act.
8
The Scottish Ministers may by regulations amend sub-paragraph (1)(b) by substituting a different number for a number for the time being mentioned there.
9
Regulations under sub-paragraph (8) are subject to the negative procedure.
Sch. 1 para. 2 in force at 1.10.2021 by S.S.I. 2021/304, reg. 2(b)