Sch 16 para 1
(1) NICE consists of— (a) at least six members appointed by the Secretary of State (referred to in this Schedule as the “ non-executive members ”), and (b) at least three but not more than five other members appointed by the non-executive members (referred to in this Schedule as the “ executive members ”). (2) One of the non-executive members must be appointed as the chair. (3) One of the executive members must be appointed as the chief executive; but the appointment may not be made without the approval of the Secretary of State. (4) The executive members are employees of NICE. (5) Regulations may— (a) prescribe the number of executive members (subject to sub-paragraph (1)(b)), and (b) provide that all or any of the executive members (other than the chief executive) must hold posts of descriptions specified in the regulations.