The Scottish FA have announced the appointment of John Fleming as the new head of referee development.
Fleming has carried out the role in an acting capacity since November after his predecessor Hugh Dallas departed the post following an internal investigation into a controversial email relating to the Pope.
Fleming was appointed to category one status in 1994 and performed as a FIFA assistant referee from 1994 to 1997, gaining a vast array of experience in the European arena.
He said: "I am immensely proud and grateful to have been given this opportunity.
"There are a number of exciting initiatives on the horizon both for the Scottish FA and the referee development department and it is my intention to help facilitate positive changes to benefit the referee fraternity and the game in general."
Scottish FA chief executive Stewart Regan added: "John brings a wealth of experience in refereeing and in the development and education sides of the game.
"He also has a wide of experience of working in business.
"His role will be pivotal to the new Scottish FA strategic plan and his impact since taking the role in an acting capacity since November has been substantial.
"I have received a number of positive comments from the refereeing fraternity and also from his colleagues within the Scottish FA and I am convinced he will be an asset to the organisation."
Source: PA
