SCHEDULE 1THE SCOTTISH SENTENCING COUNCIL

Chairing of the Council

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(1)

The Lord Justice Clerk is to chair meetings of the Council.

(2)

If the Lord Justice Clerk is for any reason unable to chair a meeting, the meeting may be chaired by another judicial member nominated—

(a)

by the Lord Justice Clerk, or

(b)

if the Lord Justice Clerk is unable to make such a nomination, by the Council.

(3)

The Lord Justice Clerk may nominate another judicial member to chair meetings of the Council for a temporary period.