# Tribunals (Scotland) Act 2014, Section 26: Appointment to post


(1) If requested to do so by the President of Tribunals, the Scottish Ministers may appoint a person as a Vice-President of the Upper Tribunal.
(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 as a Vice-President 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 Vice-President to preside over a particular division of the Tribunal.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2014/10/section/26 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/tribunals-scotland-act-2014/section-26
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