The General Medical Council (Constitution) Order 2008
This Order makes provision with regard to the constitution of the General Medical Council (“the GMC”). The GMC is to consist of 12 registrant members, who are medical practitioners registered with the GMC, and 12 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 GMC (article 3). The GMC must make provision with regard to the education and training of their members in standing orders (article 4).