SCHEDULE 3The Scottish Court Service
3Procedure for appointment of members
1
It is for the Lord President to appoint the members of the SCS (other than the Lord Justice Clerk and the Chief Executive).
2
The Lord President may appoint a person to be a member only if the person has been nominated, or otherwise selected for appointment, in accordance with such procedure as the Scottish Ministers may by regulations prescribe.
3
Regulations under sub-paragraph (2) may—
a
in particular, make provision for or in connection with enabling persons to nominate or select persons suitable for appointment,
b
prescribe different procedures for different categories of membership.
4
The Scottish Ministers must consult the Lord President before making regulations under sub-paragraph (2).