SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 1 The Scottish Legal Aid Board

Tenure of Members

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The Secretary of State may terminate the appointment of a member of the Board if satisfied that—

a

he has had his estate sequestrated, or has been adjudged bankrupt or has granted a trust deed for or entered into an arrangement with his creditors;

b

he is unable to carry out his duties as a Board member by reason of physical or mental illness;

c

he has been absent from meetings of the Board for a period longer than six consecutive months without the permission of the Board; or

d

he is otherwise unable or unfit to discharge the functions of a member of the Board, or is unsuitable to continue as a member.