SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 2Independent Monitoring Authority for the Citizens' Rights Agreements

PART 1Constitution, proceedings etc.

Membership

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1

The IMA is to consist of the following members—

a

a chair (who is to be a non-executive member),

b

at least 2 but not more than 6 other non-executive members,

c

the chief executive (who is to be an executive member), and

d

at least 1 but not more than 3 other executive members.

2

The Secretary of State is to appoint the non-executive members.

3

The non-executive members are to appoint the executive members (subject to paragraph 3).

4

The non-executive members may make appointments under sub-paragraph (3) only if the chair and at least 2 other non-executive members have been appointed.

5

The non-executive members must consult the Secretary of State before appointing the chief executive.

6

The Secretary of State and the non-executive members must, so far as possible, ensure that the number of non-executive members exceeds the number of executive members.

7

A person may not hold office as a member of the IMA if the person is a civil servant.

8

The executive members are employees of the IMA.

9

In sub-paragraphs (3) to (6), the references to the non-executive members are to all the non-executive members for the time being.