Composition of the Management Board
Article 8
1. The Management Board shall be composed of one representative from each Member State and the Commission. Each representative shall have voting rights. 2. Each member of the Management Board shall have an alternate member, who shall represent the member in his or her absence. 3. Members of the Management Board and their alternates shall be appointed taking into account their knowledge in the field of training for law enforcement officials and their relevant managerial, administrative and budgetary skills. The principle of a balanced gender representation on the Management Board shall also be taken into account. 4. Without prejudice to the right of the Member States and the Commission to terminate the mandate of their respective member and alternate member, the membership of the Management Board shall be for a period of four years. That term shall be extendable.