Article 9 Formation of a JTAC
In each sheriffdom, a JTAC is established.
The members of a JTAC are—
at least 5 but no more than 8 JPs appointed for the sheriffdom in question who have been selected in accordance with paragraph (7) (“JP members”);
a sheriff or summary sheriff of the sheriffdom who has been nominated by the sheriff principal of the sheriffdom; and
the Sheriffdom Legal Adviser for the sheriffdom.
Each JTAC must appoint a convener from among its JP members.
An appointment as convener of a JTAC is for a period of one year.
A convener may be reappointed, but cannot serve as convener for more than 3 consecutive years.
All vacancies for a JP member must be notified to all JPs for the sheriffdom in question by the sheriff principal.
A JP must not be appointed as a member of the JTAC unless the JP has been selected following interview by a panel comprising—
the sheriff principal; and
two JPs for the sheriffdom who have—
been nominated by the sheriff principal; and
been a JP for at least 5 years, unless the sheriff principal considers that there are special reasons why the JP should be appointed to the panel having served for a shorter period.
The panel referred to in paragraph (7) must not select a JP for appointment as a JP member unless it is satisfied that the JP concerned has sufficient knowledge and experience to contribute to the carrying out of the functions of the JTAC.
Subject to article 10, the term of appointment as a JP member is 5 years.
A person who is or has been a JP member may be reappointed.
Paragraph (9) applies to a reappointment under paragraph (10) as it applies to an appointment under paragraph (7).
A sheriff principal may nominate a sheriff or summary sheriff to carry out the sheriff principal’s duties under this article.