Libraries Act (Northern Ireland) 2008

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2—(1) The Authority shall consist of—N.I.

(a)a Chair, and

(b)not more than 18 other members,

appointed by the Department.

(2) In making appointments under sub-paragraph (1), the Department shall so far as practicable secure—

(a)that at any time a majority of members are councillors (within the meaning of the Local Government Act (Northern Ireland) 1972 (c. 9)); and

(b)that each member of the Authority has experience in a field of activity relevant to the discharge of the functions of the Authority.

(3) The Department may by order subject to negative resolution amend sub-paragraph (1)(b) by substituting for the number specified there such other number as may be specified in the order.