Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003

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[F12B(1)In appointing members, the Scottish Ministers are to have regard to the desirability of including—S

(a)persons who have experience of, and have shown capacity and capability in, the provision of services to those who have a mental disorder;

(b)persons who use, or have used, such services;

(c)persons who are, or have been, carers of those who have a mental disorder;

(d)persons who have such other skills, knowledge or experience as the Scottish Ministers consider to be relevant in relation to the exercise of the Commission's functions.

(2)In appointing members under paragraph 2A(1)(b), the Scottish Ministers must appoint at least—

(a)one person who falls within paragraph (b) of sub-paragraph (1) of this paragraph; F2...

(b)one person who falls within paragraph (c) of sub-paragraph (1) of this paragraph [F3and

(c)one person who has such skills, knowledge and experience as the Scottish Ministers consider to be relevant in relation to the carrying out of the NCF functions].]

Textual Amendments

F1Sch. 1 para. 2A-2E and crossheadings inserted (1.8.2010 for specified purposes, 1.10.2010 for specified purposes, 1.4.2011 in so far as not already in force) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), s. 134(7), sch. 18 para. 4; S.S.I. 2010/221, art. 3(2)(3), sch.; S.S.I. 2010/321, art. 3, sch.; S.S.I. 2011/122, art. 2, sch.