2(1)UKRI is to consist of the following members appointed by the Secretary of State—U.K.
(a)a chair (“the chair”),
(b)the Chief Executive Officer (“the CEO”),
(c)the Chief Finance Officer (“the CFO”), and
(d)at least nine and not more than twelve other members.
(2)In this Schedule, references to the “members of UKRI” are to the members mentioned in sub-paragraph (1).
(3)The chair may not also be the CEO or the CFO.
(4)Before appointing the members mentioned in sub-paragraph (1)(b) to (d), the Secretary of State must consult the chair.
(5)The Secretary of State must, in appointing the members of UKRI, have regard to the desirability of the members (between them) having experience of—
(a)research into science, technology, humanities and new ideas,
(b)the development and exploitation of science, technology, new ideas and advancements in humanities, and
(c)industrial, commercial and financial matters, the charitable sector and the practice of any profession.
(6)The Secretary of State must, in appointing the members of UKRI, have regard to the desirability of the members including at least one person with relevant experience in relation to at least one of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
(7)“Relevant experience” means experience of one or more of the following—
(a)research into science, technology, humanities or new ideas;
(b)the development or exploitation of science, technology, new ideas or advancements in humanities;
(c)industrial, commercial or financial matters, the charitable sector or the practice of any profession.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 9 para. 2 in force at 30.3.2018 by S.I. 2018/241, reg. 3(d)