SCHEDULE 1The Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland
Part 1Membership, proceedings etc.
Regulations as to proceedings and delegation of functions
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(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.