Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003

Regulations as to proceedings and delegation of functions

8 (1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2) below, regulations may make provision as to—

(a) the appointment of and composition of committees and sub-committees of the Commission (including committees and sub-committees which consist of or include persons who are not members of the Commission);

(b) the procedure of the Commission and of any of its committees or sub-committees (including the constitution of a quorum and the validation of proceedings in the event of vacancies or of defects in appointment);

(c) the exercise of functions by any such committee or sub-committee;

(d) the delegation by the Commission of any of its functions to any of its committees, sub-committees, members or staff; and

(e) what functions the Commission shall not so delegate.

(2) Before making regulations under sub-paragraph (1) above, the Scottish Ministers shall consult such persons, or groups of persons, as they consider appropriate.