3(1)The Commission is to consist of—E+W
(a)a chairman appointed by the Secretary of State, and
(b)not less than 8 nor more than 15 other members appointed by the Secretary of State.
(2)The Secretary of State must consult the chairman before appointing the other members.
(3)In appointing a person to be a member, the Secretary of State must have regard to the desirability of appointing a person who has experience of, and has shown some capacity in, some matter relevant to the exercise of the Commission's functions.
(4)The Secretary of State may by order amend sub-paragraph (1)(b) so as to substitute a different number for a number specified there.
(5)The power to make an order under sub-paragraph (4) is exercisable by statutory instrument.
(6)A statutory instrument containing such an order is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 2 para. 3 in force at 1.10.2006 by S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2 (with Sch.)
4E+WThe Secretary of State may appoint one of the members to be deputy chairman.
Commencement Information
I2Sch. 2 para. 4 in force at 1.10.2006 by S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2 (with Sch.)