Number and appointment of members
2(1)Qualifications Scotland is to consist of—
(a)a member appointed by the Scottish Ministers to chair Qualifications Scotland (“the chairing member”),
(b)a member appointed by the Scottish Ministers to be the convener of the Accreditation Committee,
(c)the chief executive appointed under paragraph 8(1)(a),
(d)at least 8 but no more than 12 other members appointed by the Scottish Ministers, and
(e)any co-opted members appointed by Qualifications Scotland under paragraph 7.
(2)The Scottish Ministers may by regulations amend sub-paragraph (1)(d) by substituting a different number for any number for the time being specified there.
(3)Before making regulations under sub-paragraph (2), the Scottish Ministers must consult Qualifications Scotland.