SCHEDULE 1Children’s Hearings Scotland
8The National Convener
1
CHS is, with the approval of the Scottish Ministers, to appoint a person as the National Convener (other than the first National Convener).
2
CHS may, with the approval of the Scottish Ministers, reappoint a person as the National Convener.
3
CHS must take reasonable steps to involve persons who are under 21 years of age in the process for selection of a person for appointment or reappointment under this paragraph.
4
The period for which a person is appointed or reappointed under this paragraph is 5 years.
5
A person appointed or reappointed under this paragraph holds and vacates office on terms and conditions determined by CHS and approved by the Scottish Ministers.
6
The Scottish Ministers may by regulations prescribe qualifications that must be held by the National Convener.
7
A person is disqualified from appointment, and from holding office, as the National Convener if the person is or becomes—
a
a member of the House of Commons,
b
a member of the Scottish Parliament, or
c
a member of the European Parliament.
8
The National Convener may appeal to the Scottish Ministers against dismissal by CHS.
9
CHS is the respondent in an appeal under sub-paragraph (8).
10
The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make provision about—
a
the procedure to be followed in appeals under sub-paragraph (8),
b
the effect of making such an appeal,
c
the powers of the Scottish Ministers for disposing of such appeals (including powers to make directions about liability for expenses),
d
the effect of the exercise of those powers.