Part 2The judiciary
Chapter 3Judicial appointments
Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland
15Guidance
1
The Scottish Ministers may issue guidance to the Board as to the procedures to be followed by it in the carrying out of its functions.
2
The Lord President may issue guidance to the Board as to the procedures to be followed by it in the carrying out of its functions.
3
Guidance issued under subsection (1) or (2) may, in particular, relate to the manner in which the Board is to publicise vacancies and identify candidates for any appointment.
4
In carrying out its functions, the Board must have regard to any guidance issued under this section.
5
The Scottish Ministers must publish any guidance issued under subsection (1).
6
The Lord President must publish any guidance issued under subsection (2).