4(1)A body is suitable to be designated under this Schedule if the body satisfies conditions A to D.
(2)Condition A is that the body is capable of performing the duties of the relevant body under sections 64(1) and 65(1) in an effective manner.
(3)Condition B is that—
(a)the persons who determine the strategic priorities of the body represent a broad range of registered higher education providers,
(b)the body commands the confidence of registered higher education providers, and
(c)the body exercises its functions independent of any particular higher education provider.
(4)Condition C is that the body consents to being designated under this Schedule.
(5)Condition D is that the body is a body corporate and is not—
(a)a servant or agent of the Crown, or
(b)a body to which the Secretary of State appoints members.