SCHEDULE 1COMMISSION FOR TERTIARY EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

I17Appointment of associate learner member

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The Welsh Ministers must publish a list of one or more bodies (whether corporate or unincorporate) appearing to them to represent the interests of learners undertaking tertiary education in Wales for the purpose of appointing the associate learner member.

I22

Before publishing a list (including a replacement list) under sub-paragraph (1), the Welsh Ministers must consult—

a

the Commission, and

b

such other persons as they consider appropriate.

I33

Sub-paragraph (4) applies if no-one holds the position of associate learner member.

I34

The Welsh Ministers must invite each of the bodies on the list most recently published under sub-paragraph (1) to nominate an eligible candidate for appointment as the associate learner member.

I35

The Welsh Ministers must specify the period within which a nomination under sub-paragraph (4) is to be made.

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The Welsh Ministers must appoint a person, from among the eligible candidates nominated during the period specified under sub-paragraph (5), as the associate learner member.

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A person is an eligible candidate for appointment as an associate learner member only if⁠—

a

the person has been a learner undertaking tertiary education at any time during the period of 3 years ending on the day of the appointment, and

b

the person holds an office or any form of membership of a body on the list most recently published under sub-paragraph (1).