Paragraph 3 Depute convenersF1

(1)

The convener may, from the members of the Board who are in the RO category—

(a)

appoint a depute convener to act for such period, not exceeding 5 years, as the convener, at the time of the appointment, may determine, and

(b)

reappoint that depute convener for one further period, not exceeding 5 years, as the convener, at the time of the reappointment, may determine.

(2)

The convener may, from any other of the members of the Board—

(a)

appoint a second depute convener to act for such period, not exceeding 5 years, as the convener, at the time of the appointment, may determine, and

(b)

reappoint that second depute convener for one further period, not exceeding 5 years, as the convener, at the time of the reappointment, may determine.

(3)

A period of appointment under sub-paragraph (1) or (2) must be approved by the Parliamentary corporation.

(4)

A depute convener appointed under sub-paragraph (1) may carry out any of the convener’s relevant functions where—

(a)

the office of convener is vacant, or

(b)

the person holding the office is for any reason unable to perform the convener’s functions.

(5)

In sub-paragraph (4) the convener’s relevant functions are—

(a)

the convener’s functions under this Act, and

(b)

the convener’s functions under section 43A of the Representation of the People Act 1983 (in relation to fixing another day for the holding of the poll at an ordinary local election).

(6)

A second depute convener appointed under sub-paragraph (2) may perform such of the convener’s functions under this Act (and to such extent) as the convener may determine, but may not issue directions under sections 4A, 5, 5A or 6.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Sch. inserted (1.4.2026) by Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Act 2025 (asp 4), ss. 69(7), 73(2) (with s. 71); S.S.I. 2025/260, reg. 3, sch. Pt. 2