SCHEDULE 1 The Low Pay Commission
National Minimum Wage Act 1998 (1998 c 39) | Legislation

SCHEDULE 1 The Low Pay Commission

Section 8

Membership

1

(1)     The Low Pay Commission appointed under section 8(9) of this Act (in this Schedule referred to as “the Commissionâ€) shall consist of a chairman and eight other members appointed by the Secretary of State.

(2)     In appointing members, the Secretary of State shall have regard to the desirability of securing that there is such a balance as the Secretary of State considers appropriate between—

(a)     members with knowledge or experience of, or interest in, trade unions or matters relating to workers generally;

(b)     members with knowledge or experience of, or interest in, employers' associations or matters relating to employers generally; and

(c)     members with other relevant knowledge or experience.

(3)     Members shall hold and vacate office in accordance with their terms of appointment, subject to the following provisions.

(4)     A member may resign his membership by giving notice to the Secretary of State.

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