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Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 1A inserted (18.1.2014 for the purpose of the insertion of sch. 1A paras. 1, 2, 5, 16.5.2014 for the purpose of the insertion of sch. 1A paras. 3, 7(3)-(6), 14) by Victims and Witnesses (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 1), ss. 31(2), 34(1); S.S.I. 2014/117, art. 2
4(1)NCF may do anything which appears to it to be necessary or expedient for the purposes of, or in connection with, the carrying out of the NCF functions.S
(2)It is for the NCF Head to determine NCF's procedure, having regard to the views of the other NCF members.
(3)In carrying out its functions and in determining its procedure, NCF must have regard to the need to avoid any unnecessary costs to public funds, eligible persons and others.
(4)The validity of any proceedings of NCF is not affected by—
(a)any vacancy in its membership,
(b)any defect in the appointment of a member.
(5)Members of the Scottish Government and persons authorised by the Scottish Government may not attend or take part in meetings of NCF.]