3(1)Subject to sub-paragraph (2), each member is to be appointed for a period of 5 years.S
(2)Appointments that constitute the Commission for the first time are to be in accordance with sub-paragraph (3).
(3)Each member is to be appointed for a period of not less than 4 years and not exceeding 6 years.
(4)A member—
(a)may by giving notice in writing to the Scottish Ministers resign office as a member of the Commission;
(b)otherwise, holds and vacates office in accordance with the terms and conditions of appointment.
(5)A person is, on ceasing to be a member, eligible for reappointment for a single further period; but not before a period of 3 years has elapsed.
4SIn appointing members, the Scottish Ministers are to have regard to the desirability of including—
(a)persons who have experience of, and have shown capacity in—
(i)consumer affairs or complaints handling;
(ii)the provision of advice to members of the public on or in relation to such matters;
(b)persons who have experience of, and shown capacity in, the practice and provision of legal education and training;
(c)persons who have experience of, and shown capacity in—
(i)civil or criminal proceedings;
(ii)court procedures and practice generally;
(iii)the practice and provision of other legal services;
(iv)the monitoring of legal services;
(d)persons who have such other skills, knowledge or experience as the Scottish Ministers consider to be relevant in relation to the exercise of the Commission's functions.