The Act Commentary on Sections Part 1: Police Reform Paragraph 7: Chairman and other members
31.This paragraph determines the membership of the Agency. It is to consist of a chairman, chief executive, and ordinary members to be appointed by the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State may determine the number of ordinary members. Before appointing the chairman, the Secretary of State must consult with the APA and the ACPO. At least one representative of each of these groups will also be appointed as a member of the board, as well as least one member of the Civil Service. The maximum term of appointment for the chairman and ordinary members is to be 5 years.