Former youth worker Tam Baillie was first appointed Scotland's children's commissioner in April 2009, and was reappointed in February 2011. His six-year term is due to end in May, when he will be succeeded by Bruce Adamson, legal rights officer at the Scottish Human Rights Commission.
Would you have liked to have carried on as commissioner and what will you do next?
Eight years has been a good length of time to establish myself, get on with the job and leave a legacy behind. The role comes with a broad brief and high expectations. It's appropriate that you're not in the job forever.
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