# The Qualifications for Appointment of Members to the First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal (Amendment) Order 2013, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order amends the Qualifications for Appointment of Members to the First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2692). It adds new grounds of eligibility for appointment as a member of the First-tier Tribunal or the Upper Tribunal who is not a judge.
In consequence of the transfer of agricultural land tribunals and rent assessment committees in areas in England as from 1st July 2013 by the Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1036) eligibility is extended to persons having substantial relevant experience in land drainage, farm management or ownership, housing or housing conditions, landlord and tenant relationships, or valuation.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1185/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/qualifications-for-appointment-of-members-to-the-first-tier-tribunal-and-upper-tribunal-amendment-order-2013/note
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