The members must elect, from among their number, a convener and a deputy convener.

A person who ceases to hold office as convener or deputy convener is eligible for re-election.

A convener or deputy convener who ceases to be a member ceases to be convener or,as the case may be, deputy convener.

Where a member (other than an elected member) becomes, or ceases to be, the convener or deputy convener, the Scottish Ministers may vary the terms of the member’s appointment so as to alter the date on which office as a member is to be vacated.