3E+W+SSEPA shall consist of not less than eight, nor more than twelve, members appointed by the Secretary of State.
4E+W+SIn making appointments under paragraph 3 above, the Secretary of State shall have regard to the desirability of appointing persons who have knowledge or experience in some matter relevant to the functions of SEPA.
5E+W+SSubject to paragraphs 7 and 8 below, each member—
(a)shall hold and vacate office in accordance with the terms of his appointment;
(b)may, by giving notice to the Secretary of State, resign his office; and
(c)after ceasing to hold office shall be eligible for reappointment as a member.
6E+W+SThe Secretary of State may, by order made by statutory instrument subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament, amend paragraph 3 above so as to substitute for the numbers for the time being specified as, respectively, the minimum and maximum membership such other numbers as he thinks fit.
7E+W+SThe Secretary of State may remove a member from office if he is satisfied that the member—
(a)has been absent from meetings of SEPA for a period longer than three months without the permission of SEPA; or
(b)has been adjudged bankrupt, has made an arrangement with his creditors, has had his estate sequestrated or has granted a trust deed for his creditors or a composition contract; or
(c)is unable or unfit to carry out the functions of a member.