SCHEDULE 3

The Scottish Court Service

Procedure for appointment of members
3
1
It is for the Lord President to appoint the members of the SCS (other than the Lord Justice Clerk and the Chief Executive).
2
The Lord President may appoint a person to be a member only if the person has been nominated, or otherwise selected for appointment, in accordance with such procedure as the Scottish Ministers may by regulations prescribe.
3
Regulations under sub-paragraph (2) may—
a
in particular, make provision for or in connection with enabling persons to nominate or select persons suitable for appointment,
b
prescribe different procedures for different categories of membership.
4
The Scottish Ministers must consult the Lord President before making regulations under sub-paragraph (2).
Sch. 3 para. 3 wholly in force at 1.6.2009; Sch. 3 para. 3 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 76; Sch. 3 para. 3(2)(3)(4) in force at 16.3.2009 by S.S.I. 2009/83, art. 2; Sch. 3 para. 3(1) in force at 1.6.2009 by S.S.I. 2009/192, art. 2, Sch.