PART 2Organisational arrangements

CHAPTER 2Internal structure

Structure of First-tier Tribunal

22Appointment to post

(1)

It is for the Scottish Ministers to make an appointment of a Chamber President to that position.

(2)

Before making an appointment under subsection (1), the Scottish Ministers must consult the Lord President (including as to the person to be appointed).

(3)

A person is eligible for appointment under subsection (1) only if the person is—

(a)

a legal member of the Upper Tribunal, or

(b)

if not falling within paragraph (a), eligible to be appointed as such a member of the Tribunal (whether or not already any type of member of the First-tier or Upper Tribunal).

(4)

An appointment made under subsection (1) is for the Chamber President to preside over a particular chamber of the Tribunal.