2(1)Subject to sub-paragraph (2), Transport for London shall consist of not less than eight nor more than [F1seventeen] members, all of whom shall be appointed by the Mayor.E+W+S
(2)The Mayor may choose to be a member of Transport for London and where he does so he shall appoint not less than seven nor more than [F2sixteen] other members under sub-paragraph (1) above.
[F3(2A)The Mayor must exercise his powers under this paragraph so as to secure that at least two members of Transport for London are able to represent the interests of the persons living, working and studying in areas outside Greater London that are served by railway passenger services in respect of which Transport for London carries out functions, or is likely to do so.]
(3)In appointing a person under sub-paragraph (1) above, the Mayor shall have regard to the desirability of ensuring that the members of Transport for London between them have experience in—
(a)transport (including in particular the impact of transport on business and the environment),
(b)finance and commerce,
(c)national and local government,
(d)the management of organisations, and
(e)the organisation of trade unions, or matters relating to workers generally,
and that the membership of Transport for London represents the interests in relation to transport of women and of persons who require transport which is accessible to persons with mobility problems.
[F4(3A)Before making an appointment for the purposes of sub-paragraph (2A) above, the Mayor must consult the [F5responsible regional authorities (within the meaning of Part 5 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009)] for each of the regions where the areas served by the services mentioned in that sub-paragraph are situated.]
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(6)The terms and conditions of appointment of a member of Transport for London (including conditions as to remuneration [F9and allowances] ) shall be such as the Mayor may determine [F10(but this is subject to paragraph 3A below)].
(7)The Mayor may by notice to a member of Transport for London remove that member from office.
[F11(8)In this paragraph—
“railway passenger service” has the same meaning as in Part 1 of the Railways Act 1993; and
“regional planning body” and “region” have the same meanings as in Part 1 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.]
Textual Amendments
F1Word in Sch. 10 para. 2(1) substituted (8.8.2007) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), ss. 17(2), 60(2); S.I. 2007/1993, art. 2
F2Word in Sch. 10 para. 2(2) substituted (8.8.2007) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), ss. 17(3), 60(2); S.I. 2007/1993, art. 2
F3Sch. 10 para. 2(2A) inserted (8.8.2007) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), ss. 17(4), 60(2); S.I. 2007/1993, art. 2
F4Sch. 10 para. 2(3A) inserted (8.8.2007) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), ss. 17(5), 60(2); S.I. 2007/1993, art. 2
F5Words in Sch. 10 para. 2(3A) substituted (1.4.2010) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), s. 148(5), Sch. 5 para. 11; S.I. 2009/3318, art. 4(gg)
F6Sch. 10 para. 2(4) repealed (E.W.) (21.1.2008) by Greater London Authority Act 2007 (c. 24), ss. 18(2)(a), 59(7), Sch. 2; S.I. 2008/113, art. 2(b)(m)
F7Sch. 10 para. 2(5) repealed (E.W.) (21.1.2008) by Greater London Authority Act 2007 (c. 24), ss. 18(2)(b), 59(7), Sch. 2; S.I. 2008/113, art. 2(b)(m)
F8Sch. 10 para. 2(5A) repealed (E.W.) (21.1.2008) by Greater London Authority Act 2007 (c. 24), ss. 18(2)(c), 59(7), Sch. 2; S.I. 2008/113, art. 2(b)(m)
F9Words in Sch. 10 para. 2(6) inserted (E.W.) (21.1.2008) by Greater London Authority Act 2007 (c. 24), ss. 19(2)(a), 59(7); S.I. 2008/113, art. 2(b)
F10Words in Sch. 10 para. 2(6) inserted (E.W.) (21.1.2008) by Greater London Authority Act 2007 (c. 24), ss. 19(2)(b), 59(7); S.I. 2008/113, art. 2(b)
F11Sch. 10 para. 2(8) inserted (8.8.2007) by Railways Act 2005 (c. 14), ss. 17(7), 60(2); S.I. 2007/1993, art. 2