National Library of Scotland Act 2012

Removal of members

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4(1)The Scottish Ministers may, by written notice, revoke the appointment of a member if—

(a)the member becomes insolvent,

(b)the member has been absent from 3 consecutive meetings without the permission of NLS,

(c)the member is otherwise unfit to be a member or unable for any reason to discharge the functions of a member.

(2)For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1)(a), a member becomes insolvent when—

(a)the member’s estate is sequestrated,

(b)the member grants a trust deed for creditors or enters into a composition contract,

(c)a voluntary arrangement proposed by the member is approved, or

(d)the member is adjudged bankrupt.