Section 22 Appointment to postI1
(1)
It is for the Scottish Ministers to make an appointment of a Chamber President to that position.
(2)
Before making an appointment under subsection (1), the Scottish Ministers must consult the Lord President (including as to the person to be appointed).
(3)
A person is eligible for appointment under subsection (1) only if the person is—
(a)
a legal member of the Upper Tribunal, or
(b)
if not falling within paragraph (a), eligible to be appointed as such a member of the Tribunal (whether or not already any type of member of the First-tier or Upper Tribunal).
(4)
An appointment made under subsection (1) is for the Chamber President to preside over a particular chamber of the Tribunal.
Annotations
Commencement
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S. 22 in force at 1.4.2015 by S.S.I. 2015/116, art. 2