Chamber Presidents

Each Chamber of the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland has a Chamber President.  The role of Chamber President is wide and varied and has a key leadership role in developing, representing and promoting the Chamber in which they serve.  Chamber Presidents make a significant contribution to upholding the reputation of the Chamber and the wider First-tier Tribunal, and have a key hand in the development of the Chamber, leading and managing change, working in close co-operation with senior judiciary, including the Lord President and the President of Scottish Tribunals, as well as directors and senior administration of the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service. 

Responsibilities

A Chamber President has a range of responsibilities, including:

  • Leadership of the Chamber
    • Maintaining judicial office holder competence throughout the Chamber through training, quality assurance and welfare support.
    • Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders by attending stakeholder events and delivering presentations about the Chamber at conferences, official functions and other events.
    • Working with the President of Scottish Tribunals, Judicial Office and the Scottish Government on matters related to the Chamber and wider tribunal reform. 

 

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Being a Chamber President

More Information

There will be more information about the role of Chamber President here. 

Personal and Judicial Qualities

Stuff about P&J here.