PART 2Organisational arrangements

CHAPTER 2Internal structure

Structure of Upper Tribunal

I126Appointment 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.