26Appointment to postS
(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.
Commencement Information
I1S. 26 in force at 1.4.2015 by S.S.I. 2015/116, art. 2