For Chamber President appointments, we will conduct consultations for applicants who are invited to interview.  These consultations will be sought from (amongst other) where applicable:

• The Lord President
• The President of Scottish Tribunals
• The Upper Tribunal for Scotland
• Chamber Presidents of the First-tier Tribunals for Scotland
  
• Presidents of any relevant Scottish or UK Reserved Tribunals
• The Crown Agent
• Scottish Legal Complaints Commission
• Professional Bodies (such as the Faculty of Advocates and the relevant Law Society)
• The Scottish Legal Aid Board

For Tribunal Members, prior to interview, we may consult:

• the Dean of the Faculty of Advocates
• President of the Law Society of Scotland
• President of the Scottish Tribunals
• Chamber Presidents of  the Scottish Tribunals, if appropriate      
• Senior President of Tribunals, if appropriate    
• Presidents of independent Tribunals such as the Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland or the Parole Board for Scotland, if appropriate  
• the Chief Executive of the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission
• the Crown Agent
• Relevant Professional Membership Organisations / Societies in-line with the specific area of expertise / members being sought

We will ask if they are aware of any reason relating to your character or competence, or any other matter about you which might cause us, or if you were recommended for appointment, Scottish Ministers, to doubt that you are suitable or fit for appointment to the office for which you have applied. 

If any such reason is drawn to our attention, that reason and a summary of the factual background may be disclosed to you and you will be given an opportunity to discuss this with  members of the selection panel. A report will be made to the selection panel and this will form part of the material before them when considering your application and whether you should proceed to interview.