1(1)The Council shall consist of a chairman and such other members as may be appointed by the Secretary of State.
(2)The Secretary of State shall consult the chairman before appointing any other member.
(3)An appointment under this paragraph shall be for a term not exceeding five years.
(4)In appointing persons under this paragraph the Secretary of State shall have regard to the desirability of including among the members one or more persons who—
(a)have experience of work among, and the special needs of, disabled persons; or
(b)have or have had a disability.
2(1)A person holding office as chairman or other member may resign that office by giving notice in writing to the Secretary of State.
(2)The Secretary of State may remove any person from office as chairman or other member on the ground of incapacity or misbehaviour.
(3)Otherwise, the chairman and other members shall hold and vacate office as such in accordance with the terms of their respective appointments.
(4)A previous appointment as chairman or other member does not affect a person’s eligibility for appointment to either office.