SCHEDULE 2Independent Monitoring Authority for the Citizens’ Rights Agreements
PART 1Constitution, proceedings etc.
Membership
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(1)
The IMA is to consist of the following members—
(a)
a chair (who is to be a non-executive member),
(b)
at least 2 but not more than 6 other non-executive members,
(c)
the chief executive (who is to be an executive member), and
(d)
at least 1 but not more than 3 other executive members.
(2)
The Secretary of State is to appoint the non-executive members.
(3)
The non-executive members are to appoint the executive members (subject to paragraph 3).
(4)
The non-executive members may make appointments under sub-paragraph (3) only if the chair and at least 2 other non-executive members have been appointed.
(5)
The non-executive members must consult the Secretary of State before appointing the chief executive.
(6)
The Secretary of State and the non-executive members must, so far as possible, ensure that the number of non-executive members exceeds the number of executive members.
(7)
A person may not hold office as a member of the IMA if the person is a civil servant.
(8)
The executive members are employees of the IMA.