2(1)The Secretary of State must—
(a)appoint the members of the Commission;
(b)appoint one of the members as chairman.
(2)Subject to the other provisions of this Schedule, a person holds and vacates office as a member of the Commission or as chairman in accordance with the terms of his appointment.
(3)The Commission is to have a minimum of eight and a maximum of sixteen members.
(4)The Secretary of State may by order vary either or both of the numbers specified in sub-paragraph (3).
(5)The validity of proceedings of the Commission is not affected by—
(a)the number of members being less than the minimum as specified for the time being in sub-paragraph (3);
(b)a defect in the appointment of a person as a member of the Commission or as chairman.