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SCHEDULE 1SThe Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland

Part 1SMembership, proceedings etc.

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Textual Amendments

F1Sch. 1 para. 2A-2E and crossheadings inserted (1.8.2010 for specified purposes, 1.10.2010 for specified purposes, 1.4.2011 in so far as not already in force) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), s. 134(7), sch. 18 para. 4; S.S.I. 2010/221, art. 3(2)(3), sch.; S.S.I. 2010/321, art. 3, sch.; S.S.I. 2011/122, art. 2, sch.

2A(1)The Commission is to consist of the following members—S

(a)a person appointed by the Scottish Ministers to chair the Commission; and

(b)no fewer than [F26 nor more than 8] other members appointed by the Scottish Ministers.

(2)The Scottish Ministers may by order amend sub-paragraph (1)(b) by substituting for the minimum or maximum number of members for the time being specified there such other number as they think fit.]

2B(1)In appointing members, the Scottish Ministers are to have regard to the desirability of including—S

(a)persons who have experience of, and have shown capacity and capability in, the provision of services to those who have a mental disorder;

(b)persons who use, or have used, such services;

(c)persons who are, or have been, carers of those who have a mental disorder;

(d)persons who have such other skills, knowledge or experience as the Scottish Ministers consider to be relevant in relation to the exercise of the Commission's functions.

(2)In appointing members under paragraph 2A(1)(b), the Scottish Ministers must appoint at least—

(a)one person who falls within paragraph (b) of sub-paragraph (1) of this paragraph; [F3 and]

(b)one person who falls within paragraph (c) of sub-paragraph (1) of this paragraph F4...

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