1President and vice-presidents
1
In section 18 of the 1935 Order, the following provisions are repealed—
a
in subsection (1), the words “a president, vice-presidents who shall at no time exceed six in number,”,
b
subsection (3),
c
subsection (6).
2
After section 18 of the 1935 Order insert —
18APresident and vice-presidents
1
The National Trust for Scotland is to elect a president and may elect up to six vice-presidents.
2
The president and any vice-presidents—
a
must be members of the National Trust for Scotland immediately prior to their election;
b
must not be members of the council immediately prior to their election or at any time during their term of office; and
c
do not, by virtue of their appointment, become members of the council.
3
The president and any vice-presidents are to be elected at the annual general meeting of the National Trust for Scotland to hold office until the succeeding annual general meeting.
4
Subject to the terms of any regulations made in accordance with section 21(2) of this Order, the president and any vice-presidents will be eligible for re-election for any number of terms (whether consecutive or otherwise).
5
The council must prescribe, and may amend, the individual duties and responsibilities of the president and those of each and any vice-president.