1(1)The Council shall consist of the following members—U.K.
(a)a chairman appointed by the Secretary of State,
(b)the chairmen of the regional committees established under section 54(4)(a) and the chairman of any committee for England established under section 54(4)(c), and
(c)such number of other persons appointed by the Secretary of State as he may from time to time determine.
(2)The Secretary of State shall consult the chairman of the Council before making an appointment or a determination under sub-paragraph (1)(c).
(3)In appointing persons under this paragraph or paragraph 2(1)(a), the Secretary of State shall have regard to the desirability of including among the members of the Council one or more persons who—
(a)have experience of work among, and the special needs of, disabled people, or
(b)have or have had a disability.