Scottish Council
The Scottish Council of the BMA is a standing committee of the BMA and its remit is 'to consider all matters specially concerning Scotland, and, in conformity with the decisions of the Representative Body, deal with all such matters'.
It is representative of the branches of practice (consultants, general practitioners and junior doctors) as well as dedicated seats for academic medicine, staff and associate specialists, medical students, retired members and other branches of practice not represented (civil service, armed forces, occupational health).
Members are elected every three years.