The Nursing and Midwifery Council (Constitution) Order 2008
This Order makes provision with regard to the constitution of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (“the NMC”). The NMC is to consist of 7 registrant members, who are nurses or midwives registered with the NMC, and 7 lay members (article 2). Their terms of office will be determined by the Privy Council – or if directed by the Privy Council to do so, the Appointments Commission – on appointment. There are limitations on the period for which members may serve on the NMC (article 3). The NMC is to make provision with regard to the education and training of its members in standing orders (article 4).