SCHEDULES

F1SCHEDULE 1AThe Charity Commission

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Membership

1

1

The Commission shall consist of a chairman and at least four, but not more than eight, other members.

2

The members shall be appointed by the Minister.

3

The Minister shall exercise the power in sub-paragraph (2) so as to secure that—

a

the knowledge and experience of the members of the Commission (taken together) includes knowledge and experience of the matters mentioned in sub-paragraph (4),

b

at least two members have a seven year general qualification within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990, and

c

at least one member knows about conditions in Wales and has been appointed following consultation with the National Assembly for Wales.

4

The matters mentioned in this sub-paragraph are—

a

the law relating to charities,

b

charity accounts and the financing of charities, and

c

the operation and regulation of charities of different sizes and descriptions.

5

In sub-paragraph (3)(c) “member” does not include the chairman of the Commission.