SCHEDULE 1MEMBERS AND STAFF

PART 1MEMBERS

Appointment of members

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1

The Scottish Ministers are to appoint—

a

the chair of South of Scotland Enterprise, and

b

its other members.

2

The Scottish Ministers may only appoint a person who they are satisfied has knowledge or experience relevant to the discharge of South of Scotland Enterprise's functions.

3

In appointing members, the Scottish Ministers must have regard to the desirability of ensuring that the membership (taken as a whole)—

a

has experience or knowledge of the whole of the South of Scotland,

b

has experience or knowledge of the issues facing those who work in the South of Scotland,

c

otherwise has a broad range of interests, skills, experience and expertise.

4

In considering, for the purpose of sub-paragraph (3)(b), the particular experience or knowledge the membership should have, the Scottish Ministers must consult—

a

persons appearing to them to represent trade unions operating in the South of Scotland,

b

persons appearing to them to represent businesses operating in the South of Scotland.

5

A person may be appointed more than once.

6

A person who is disqualified from being a member may not be appointed (see paragraph 4).