A person's membership of the Commission continues until the end of the period of appointment (subject to paragraph 16(1) and (2)).

In sub-paragraph (1), “the period of appointment” means the period specified by the Scottish Ministers on appointing the person as a member.

The Scottish Ministers may not specify a period of appointment that is longer than 4 years, beginning with the day that the appointment takes effect.

Nothing in this paragraph prevents a person from being a member of the Commission for two or more consecutive periods of appointment.

The Scottish Ministers may determine other terms and conditions of membership, in relation to matters not covered by this schedule.