After paragraph 2 of schedule 1 insert—

“2A

(1)

The Council may, with the approval of the Scottish Ministers, appoint persons as co-opted members of the Council.

(2)

No more than two persons may be appointed as co-opted members at any time.

(3)

A co-opted member is to be appointed by the Council on such terms and conditions (including as to remuneration and allowances) as the Council may, with the approval of the Scottish Ministers, determine.

(4)

A co-opted member is to be appointed for a period not exceeding 1 year.

(5)

A person who is, or has been, a co-opted member is eligible for reappointment.

(6)

A co-opted member—

(a)

may take part in proceedings of the Council to the extent the Council determines, but

(b)

may not vote.

(7)

Paragraph 4 applies to the appointment of, and the holding of office by, a co-opted member as it applies to a member of the Council.

(8)

Otherwise, references in this schedule to a member of the Council do not apply to a co-opted member.”.