SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 2The Gas and Electricity Consumer Council

Membership of Council

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.