Part 2The judiciary
Chapter 3Judicial appointments
Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland
9The Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland
1
There is established a body to be known as the Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland (referred to in this Chapter as “the Board”).
2
The functions of the Board are—
a
to recommend to members of the Scottish Executive individuals for appointment to judicial offices within the Board's remit, and
b
to provide advice to members of the Scottish Executive in connection with such appointments.
3
In carrying out its functions, the Board is not to be subject to the direction or control of any member of the Scottish Executive or any other person.
4
Schedule 1 makes further provision about the Board.