(1)The Scottish Ministers may by order make provision as to—
(a)training arrangements for JPs and future JPs, and
(b)appraisal of JPs.
(2)An order under subsection (1) may, in particular, confer functions on the Lord President of the Court of Session.
(3)An order under subsection (1) may, in particular, establish committees to—
(a)adopt or develop suitable—
(i)training schemes or courses of instruction,
(ii)appraisal systems,
(b)secure—
(i)the provision of such schemes or courses,
(ii)the application of such systems,
(c)provide advice about training and appraisal.
(4)An order under subsection (1) may not be made without the Lord President's prior approval of the provision contained in the order.