SCHEDULE 1The Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland

Administrative support

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1

The Scottish Ministers must provide, or ensure the provision of, such staff, property and services as they consider the Board requires for the purpose of carrying out its functions.

2

Reference to “services” in sub-paragraph (1) includes, in particular, the appointment of a person—

a

as an independent observer of the Board's procedures, or

b

to provide the Board with advice.

3

The Scottish Ministers must consult the Board as to the staff, property and services it requires for the purpose of carrying out its functions.