SCHEDULE 12 S Status, Constitution and Proceedings of The Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration

Membership S

5 SSubject to paragraphs 6 and 7 below, each member of the Administration appointed under paragraph 3 above—

(a) shall hold and vacate office in accordance with the terms of his appointment;

(b) may, by notice in writing to the Secretary of State, resign his membership; and

(c) after ceasing to hold office shall be eligible for reappointment as a member.