Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973

2 (1) Each member of the Commission shall, subject to sub-paragraph (4) below, hold and vacate office in accordance with the terms of his appointment.

(2) A member of the Commission may at any time resign office as such by notice in writing given to the Secretary of State.

(3) A person who has held office as a member of the Commission shall be eligible for reappointment.

(4) The Secretary of State may remove a person from membership of the Commission if he is satisfied that that person—

(a) has had his estate sequestrated or has made a trust deed for behoof of his creditors or a composition contract;

(b) is incapacitated by physical or mental illness ;

(c) has been absent from meetings of the Commission for a period longer than six consecutive months otherwise than for a reason approved by the Secretary of State ; or

(d) is otherwise unable or unfit to discharge the function of a member.