Part 1: Constitution, proceedings etc Requirements relating to appointment
Paragraph 4 defines the desired expertise to be held collectively by the IMA’s members. When making appointments, the Secretary of State and the non-executive members must have regard to the desirability of IMA members having knowledge of conditions in the UK relating to matters in Part 2 of the Withdrawal Agreement (for example social security co-ordination, or the recognition of professional qualifications) and the equivalent Part in the EEA EFTA Separation Agreement, referred to as ‘relevant matters.’
	Sub-paragraph (2) sets out that the Secretary of State must ensure, as far as is possible, that the IMA membership includes non-executive members with knowledge of the conditions in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland respectively, in relation to Part 2 of the Withdrawal Agreement and EEA EFTA Separation Agreement. This is to reflect the fact that the IMA will exercise its functions across all areas of the UK.
	Sub-paragraph (3) provides that where the IMA exercises functions in relation to Gibraltar, the Secretary of State must ensure, so far as possible, that there is a non-executive member who knows about conditions in Gibraltar in relation to Part 2 of the Withdrawal Agreement and Part 2 of the EEA EFTA Separation Agreement.
	Sub-paragraph (4) and (5) requires the Secretary of State or non-executive members to be satisfied that a person does not have a conflict of interest before appointing them. Conflict of interest is defined in sub-paragraph (5) as a person having a financial or other interest which is likely to prejudice their function as a member of the IMA, which might be, for example, a member who sits on another public body that has an interest in the IMA’s work.