How the Scottish Court Service is Governed
The Scottish Court Service (SCS) is an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government. It provides services required to operate the courts in Scotland including the Court of Session, the High Courts, Sheriff Courts and Justice of the Peace Courts.Strategic Board
The SCS Strategic Board is responsible for the overall leadership of the SCS. It sets the high level strategic objectives of the agency and advises the Chief Executive and the Executive Board on strategic direction. The Board has responsibilities in reviewing and approving policies, priorities, plans, risk management governance and performance management. It comprises Executive and Non-Executive members.
Membership of the SCS Strategic Board
The Executive Board meets monthly and is responsible for the day to day operations which include managing the SCS budget, leading major change programmes and delivering corporate targets.
Membership of the SCS Executive Board
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