Members appointed by constituent authorities
13.—(1) A constituent authority may appoint as a member of a Regional Flood and Coastal Committee any person who—
(a)satisfies the eligibility criteria; and
(b)has knowledge and experience relevant to the business of the Committee.
(2) The method of selection and appointment must comply with relevant principles relating to public appointments.
(3) If a person appointed as a member of a Regional Flood and Coastal Committee is an elected member of a constituent authority, and that person ceases to be an elected member of the constituent authority, the person ceases to be a member of the Regional Flood and Coastal Committee—
(a)at the end of the period of 3 months beginning with the day on which the person ceased to be an elected member of the constituent authority; or
(b)on any earlier date if the member resigns, is removed from office or a replacement member is appointed.