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ANNEX C
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN OTHER MEMBERS AND ADVISERS
Other members | Advisers/Observers |
Individuals with the right qualities to sit on the RTP drawn from the right background to bring personal experience and perspective to the RTP. They are appointed on a personal basis and not to represent any organisation (even if they are a member of such an organisation). The closest analogy is the role of a Non-Executive Director. | Individuals who are free to represent their organisation in their contributions to the RTP proceedings. |
Share in responsibility for the decisions of the RTP. | Do not share in responsibility for the decisions of the RTP but can act as advisers. |
Other members are required by the legislation. | Advisers are not required by the legislation and are discretionary. |
Minimum and maximum numbers are set out in the secondary legislation. | No minimum or maximum number of advisers. |
Ordinarily appointed by the RTP with the consent of the Scottish Ministers. | Appointed by the RTP without Ministerial consent or by the Scottish Ministers without RTP consent. |
First round of other members appointed by the Scottish Ministers. | No distinct provision - above rules apply. |
May hold office. | May not hold office. |
No restrictions on their participation in proceedings of the RTP, other than voting. | Participation may be restricted by Standing Orders or the terms of their appointment e.g. only invited to certain meetings or to speak on certain items. Could be excluded from any closed sessions. |
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