6(1)The Convener is to be a member of each Customer Panel.
(2)The other members of a Customer Panel are to be appointed by the Convener in accordance with procedures, and on terms and conditions, approved by the Scottish Ministers.
(3)The Convener must, in accordance with those procedures, appoint one of the other members to be deputy convener of the Panel.
(4)Before appointing the other members under sub-paragraph (2), the Convener must consult the [F1Commission] and such bodies representing consumer interests as the Scottish Ministers may direct.
Textual Amendments
F1Word in sch. 1 para. 6(4) substituted (1.7.2005) by Water Services etc. (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 3), s. 37(2), sch. 5 para. 7(1) (with s. 36); S.S.I. 2005/351, art. 2, sch. 2