The board must have at least seven members. At least two members must have a background from a relevant business or industry. At least one member must have been elected by and from the staff, and at least one member must have been elected by and from the students. If the board has more than ten members, at least two members must have been elected by and from the students and at least two by and from the staff. Personal deputies must be elected for the members who represent the staff and the students. There must be at least one deputy for the members from business and industry, and at least one deputy for the other members. The owner itself appoints, or determines who will appoint, the chairperson of the board.Section 28 of the Equality and Anti-Discrimination Act applies for election of board members within each constituency.Board members and deputies are elected for up to four years. Board members and deputies who are elected by and from the students, are elected for one year. Board members and deputies may be re-elected.
