National Library of Scotland Act 2012

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2(1)NLS is to consist of—S

(a)a person appointed by the Scottish Ministers to chair NLS, and

(b)no fewer than 8 and no more than 13 other members appointed by the Scottish Ministers.

(2)One of the members is to be selected from persons nominated by the Dean of the Faculty (who may include the Dean).

(3)The Scottish Ministers may by order amend sub-paragraph (1)(b) so as to substitute a different number for the minimum or maximum number of members for the time being specified there.

(4)A person who, immediately before this sub-paragraph comes into force, is a member of The Trustees of the National Library of Scotland ceases to be such a member on the date this sub-paragraph comes into force.

(5)A member holds and vacates office in accordance with terms and conditions determined by the Scottish Ministers.

(6)A member may resign office by giving notice in writing to the Scottish Ministers.

(7)The Scottish Ministers may reappoint as a member a person who has ceased to be a member.

Commencement Information

I1Sch. 1 para. 2 in force at 1.2.2013 by S.S.I. 2013/1, art. 2