PART 2Organisational arrangements
CHAPTER 2Internal structure
Structure of Upper Tribunal
26Appointment to post
(1)
If requested to do so by the President of Tribunals, the Scottish Ministers may appoint a person as a Vice-President of the Upper Tribunal.
(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 as a Vice-President 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 Vice-President to preside over a particular division of the Tribunal.