1SIf requested to do so by the President of Tribunals, the Scottish Ministers may appoint a person as a Deputy Chamber President of a particular chamber in the First-tier Tribunal.
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I1Sch. 4 para. 1 in force at 1.4.2015 by S.S.I. 2015/116, art. 2
2(1)A person is eligible for appointment as a Deputy Chamber President only if the person is—S
(a)a legal member of the First-tier Tribunal (other than a Chamber President), or
(b)if not falling within paragraph (a), eligible to be appointed as such a member (whether or not already any type of member of the First-tier or Upper Tribunal).
(2)Before requesting that a person be appointed as a Deputy Chamber President, the President of Tribunals must consult the Chamber President of the chamber concerned.
(3)If the Scottish Ministers decide not to make an appointment as a Deputy Chamber President, they must give the President of Tribunals written reasons.
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I2Sch. 4 para. 2 in force at 1.4.2015 by S.S.I. 2015/116, art. 2
3(1)The functions of a Chamber President are exercisable by a Deputy Chamber President to such extent and in such manner as the Chamber President may direct.S
(2)Except where the context otherwise requires, a reference in or under this Act to a Chamber President excludes a Deputy Chamber President.
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I3Sch. 4 para. 3 in force at 1.4.2015 by S.S.I. 2015/116, art. 2