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.