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(introduced by section 2)
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 2 in force at 1.6.2004 by S.S.I. 2004/232, art. 2(b)
[F1The chairing member of the board of management of a college of further education which is designated as a regional college by order under section 7A of the Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 2005]
[F1The chairing member of a regional board established by or in pursuance of section 7B of that Act]
F2...
[F3NCF Head and any other member of the National Confidential Forum established under section 4ZA(1) of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003]
[F4the Convener of the School Closure Review Panels]
[F5a non-executive director of the Scottish National Investment Bank p.l.c.]
Textual Amendments
F1Words in sch. 2 inserted (3.3.2014 for specified purposes, 1.5.2014 in so far as not already in force) by Post-16 Education (Scotland) Act 2013 (asp 12), s. 23(2), sch. para. 7; S.S.I. 2014/21, art. 2, sch. 1; S.S.I. 2014/79, art. 2(1), sch. 1
F2Words in sch. 2 repealed (1.7.2005) by Water Services etc. (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 3), s. 37(2), sch. 5 para. 10 (with s. 36); S.S.I. 2005/351, art. 2, sch. 2 (with art. 3(3))
F3Words in sch. 2 inserted (18.1.2014) by Victims and Witnesses (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 1), ss. 31(3), 34(1)
F4Words in sch. 2 inserted (9.1.2015) by Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 8), ss. 81(12), 102(3); S.S.I. 2014/353, art. 2(1)(b)
F5Words in sch. 2 inserted (16.9.2020) by Scottish National Investment Bank Act 2020 (asp 3), s. 35(2), sch. para. 3; S.S.I. 2020/272, reg. 2
Accounts Commission for Scotland
[F6Architecture and Design Scotland]
[F7Bòrd na Gàidhlig]
[F8Children’s Hearings Scotland]
[F9Community Justice Scotland]
[F10Creative Scotland]
Crofters Commission
[F11Food Standards Scotland]
F12...
Highlands & Islands Enterprise
[F13Historic Environment Scotland]
[F14ILF Scotland]
Learning & Teaching Scotland
National Galleries of Scotland
National Library of Scotland
National Museums of Scotland
any National Park authority [F15(except in respect of nominated members, as defined in paragraph 3(7) of schedule 1 to the National Parks (Scotland) Act 2000)]
F16...
[F17Quality Meat Scotland]
[F18Revenue Scotland]
[F19Risk Management Authority]
Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh
F20...
Scottish Agricultural Wages Board
F21...
[F22Scottish Charity Regulator]
Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration
F23...
Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission
Scottish Enterprise
Scottish Environment Protection Agency
[F24Scottish Fire and Rescue Service]
[F25Scottish Fiscal Commission]
[F26Scottish Further and Higher Education Funding Council]
[F27Scottish Housing Regulator ]
F28...
F28...
F29...
Scottish Legal Aid Board
[F30Scottish Legal Complaints Commission]
Scottish Natural Heritage
[F31Scottish Police Authority]
F32...
Scottish Qualifications Authority
F33...
Scottish Social Services Council
Scottish Sports Council
F34...
[F19Scottish University for Industry]
[F35The Skills Development Scotland Co. Limited]
[F36Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland]
[F37South of Scotland Enterprise]
[F38VisitScotland]
[F39Water Industry Commission for Scotland]
Textual Amendments
F6Words in sch. 2 inserted (22.3.2011) by The Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (Amendment of Specified Authorities) (No. 2) Order 2011 (S.S.I. 2011/236), arts. 1, 2(2)(a)
F7Words in sch. 2 inserted (13.2.2006) by Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 7), s. 13(2), sch. 2 para. 4; S.S.I. 2006/31, art. 2
F8Words in sch. 2 inserted (18.4.2011) by The Childrens Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (Consequential Provision) and Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (Amendment of Specified Authorities) Order 2011 (S.S.I. 2011/186), arts. 1, 3
F9Words in sch. 2 inserted (1.4.2017) by Community Justice (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 10), s. 41(2), sch. 1 para. 14(4); S.S.I. 2017/33, reg. 2(3)
F10Words in sch. 2 inserted (1.7.2010) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), s. 134(7), sch. 10 para. 4(a); S.S.I. 2010/221, art. 3(1)
F11Words in sch. 2 inserted (1.4.2015) by Food (Scotland) Act 2015 (asp 1), ss. 17(4), 63(2) (with s. 62); S.S.I. 2015/99, art. 2
F12Words in sch. 2 repealed (1.8.2010) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), s. 134(7), sch. 1 para. 31; S.S.I. 2010/221, art. 3(2), sch.
F13Words in sch. 2 inserted (27.2.2015) by Historic Environment Scotland Act 2014 (asp 19), s. 31(2), sch. 6 para. 4(a) (with ss. 29, 30); S.S.I. 2015/31, art. 2, sch.
F14Words in sch. 2 inserted (28.6.2018) by The ILF Scotland (Miscellaneous Listings) Order 2018 (S.S.I. 2018/214), arts. 1, 3(2)
F15Words in sch. 2 inserted (22.10.2008) by The Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (Amendment of Specified Authorities) Order 2008 (S.S.I. 2008/348), arts. 1, 2(2)(b)
F16Words in sch. 2 omitted (26.10.2005) by Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (Amendment of Specified Authorities) Order 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/540), arts. 1, 2(3)(b)
F17Words in sch. 2 inserted (22.10.2008) by The Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (Amendment of Specified Authorities) Order 2008 (S.S.I. 2008/348), arts. 1, 2(2)(a)(i)
F18Words in sch. 2 inserted (1.1.2015) by Revenue Scotland and Tax Powers Act 2014 (asp 16), s. 260(2), sch. 4 para. 6 (with ss. 257-259); S.S.I. 2014/370, art. 2, sch.
F19Words in sch. 2 inserted (26.10.2005) by Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (Amendment of Specified Authorities) Order 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/540), arts. 1, 2(3)(a)
F20Words in sch. 2 repealed (1.10.2015) by Historic Environment Scotland Act 2014 (asp 19), s. 31(2), sch. 6 para. 4(b) (with ss. 29, 30); S.S.I. 2015/196, art. 2, sch.
F21Words in sch. 2 repealed (1.7.2010) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), s. 134(7), sch. 10 para. 4(b)(i); S.S.I. 2010/221, art. 3(1)
F22Words in sch. 2 inserted (1.4.2006) by Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 10), s. 107(2), sch. 4 para. 14; S.S.I. 2006/189, art. 2(1), sch. Pt. 1
F23Sch. 2 entry repealed (1.10.2010 for specified purposes, 1.4.2011 in so far as not already in force) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), s. 134(7), sch. 14 para. 12(a); S.S.I. 2010/321, art. 3, sch.; S.S.I. 2011/122, art. 2, sch.
F24Words in sch. 2 inserted (1.10.2012) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), sch. 7 para. 65; S.S.I. 2012/253, art. 2, sch.
F25Words in sch. 2 inserted (1.4.2017) by Scottish Fiscal Commission Act 2016 (asp 17), ss. 29(3), 31(2); S.S.I. 2016/326, reg. 2(2)
F26Words in sch. 2 inserted (3.10.2005) by Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 6), s. 36(2), sch. 3 para. 13(a); S.S.I. 2005/419, art. 2(1)
F27Words in sch. 2 inserted (1.4.2011) by Housing (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 17), s. 166(2), sch. 2 para. 10; S.S.I. 2011/96, art. 2, sch.
F28Words in sch. 2 repealed (3.10.2005) by Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 6), s. 36(2), sch. 3 para. 13(b); S.S.I. 2005/419, art. 2(1)
F29Words in sch. 2 omitted (22.10.2008) by virtue of The Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (Amendment of Specified Authorities) Order 2008 (S.S.I. 2008/348), arts. 1, 2(2)(c)
F30Words in sch. 2 inserted (23.11.2007) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), s. 82(2), sch. 5 para. 6 (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2007/497, art. 2(f)
F31Words in sch. 2 inserted (8.8.2012) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(1)(a), sch. 1 para. 16
F32Words in sch. 2 repealed (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), sch. 8 Pt. 1; S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
F33Words in sch. 2 repealed (1.7.2010) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), s. 134(7), sch. 10 para. 4(b)(ii); S.S.I. 2010/221, art. 3(1)
F34Words in sch. 2 repealed (1.4.2007) by Tourist Boards (Scotland) Act 2006 (asp 15), s. 5(1), sch. 2 para. 9(a); S.S.I. 2007/47, art. 2
F35Words in sch. 2 inserted (22.10.2008) by The Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (Amendment of Specified Authorities) Order 2008 (S.S.I. 2008/348), arts. 1, 2(2)(a)(ii)
F36Words in sch. 2 inserted (1.10.2010 for specified purposes, 1.4.2011 in so far as not already in force) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), s. 134(7), sch. 14 para. 12(b); S.S.I. 2010/321, art. 3, sch.; S.S.I. 2011/122, art. 2, sch.
F37Words in sch. 2 inserted (16.10.2019) by South of Scotland Enterprise Act 2019 (asp 9), s. 24(2), sch. 2 para. 4; S.S.I. 2019/308, reg. 2
F38Word in sch. 2 inserted (1.4.2007) by Tourist Boards (Scotland) Act 2006 (asp 15), s. 5(1), sch. 2 para. 9(b); S.S.I. 2007/47, art. 2
F39Words in sch. 2 inserted (1.7.2005) by Water Services etc. (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 3), s. 37(2), sch. 5 para. 10 (with s. 36); S.S.I. 2005/351, art. 2, sch. 2 (with art. 3(3))
F40...
F41...
F42...
F43...
F44...
F45...
F46...
F47...
F48...
[F49Boundaries Scotland]
[F50Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland ]
F51...
Mobility and Access Committee for Scotland
[F52Public Transport Users' Committee for Scotland]
[F53Scottish Fuel Poverty Advisory Panel]
F43...
F54...
F55...
F56...
[F57Scottish Land Commission]
Scottish Law Commission
[F58Scottish Local Authorities Remuneration Committee]
F59...
Textual Amendments
F40Words in sch. 2 repealed (1.8.2010) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), ss. 2(5), 134(7); S.S.I. 2010/221, art. 3(2), sch.
F41Words in sch. 2 omitted (22.3.2011) by virtue of The Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (Amendment of Specified Authorities) (No. 2) Order 2011 (S.S.I. 2011/236), arts. 1, 2(2)(b)
F42Words in sch. 2 repealed (1.8.2010) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), ss. 6(3), 134(7); S.S.I. 2010/221, art. 3(2), sch.
F43Words in sch. 2 omitted (26.10.2005) by virtue of Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (Amendment of Specified Authorities) Order 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/540), arts. 1, 2(4)(b)
F44Words in sch. 2 omitted (1.10.2010) by virtue of Flood and Water Management Act 2010 (c. 29), ss. 46(4), 49(3) (with s. 49(1)(6)); S.I. 2010/2169, art. 4, Sch.
F45Words in sch. 2 repealed (2.4.2012) by The Public Services Reform (General Teaching Council for Scotland) Order 2011 (S.S.I. 2011/215), art. 2, sch. 7
F46Words in sch. 2 repealed (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), s. 107, Sch. 11 para. 173, Sch. 12; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2 (with Sch.)
F47Words in sch. 2 repealed (1.8.2010) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), ss. 7(3)(d), 134(7); S.S.I. 2010/221, art. 3(2), sch.
F48Words in sch. 2 repealed (10.12.2007) by Criminal Proceedings etc. (Reform) (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 6), s. 84(1), sch. para. 29; S.S.I. 2007/479, art. 3, sch. (as amended (27.11.2007) by S.S.I. 2007/527, art. 2(6)(c))
F49Words in sch. 2 inserted (14.5.2021) by Scottish Elections (Reform) Act 2020 (asp 12), s. 35, sch. para. 6(a); S.S.I. 2021/124, reg. 2, sch.
F50Words in sch. 2 inserted (1.6.2009) by Judiciary and Courts (Scotland) Act 2008 (asp 6), s. 76(1), sch. 1 para. 18(1); S.S.I. 2009/192, art. 2, sch.
F51Words in sch. 2 repealed (14.5.2021) by Scottish Elections (Reform) Act 2020 (asp 12), s. 35, sch. para. 6(b); S.S.I. 2021/124, reg. 2, sch.
F52Words in sch. 2 inserted (1.1.2007) by The Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (Treatment of Public Transport Users Committee for Scotland as Specified Authority and Amendment of Specified Authorities) Order 2006 (S.S.I. 2006/363), arts. 1(3), 3
F53Words in sch. 2 inserted (6.5.2020) by The Fuel Poverty (Targets, Definition and Strategy) (Scotland) Act 2019 (Scottish Fuel Poverty Advisory Panel and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/141), reg. 1(1), sch. para. 3
F54Words in sch. 2 omitted (25.10.2018) by virtue of The Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (Amendment of Specified Authorities) Order 2018 (S.S.I. 2018/299), arts. 1, 2(2)
F55Words in sch. 2 omitted (22.10.2008) by virtue of The Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (Amendment of Specified Authorities) Order 2008 (S.S.I. 2008/348), arts. 1, 2(3)(b)
F56Words in sch. 2 repealed (1.8.2010) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), ss. 5(5), 134(7); S.S.I. 2010/221, art. 3(2), sch.
F57Words in sch. 2 inserted (22.11.2017) by The Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (Amendment of Specified Authorities) Order 2017 (S.S.I. 2017/401), arts. 1, 2
F58Words in sch. 2 inserted (22.10.2008) by The Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (Amendment of Specified Authorities) Order 2008 (S.S.I. 2008/348), arts. 1, 2(3)(a)
F59Words in sch. 2 repealed (1.8.2010) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), ss. 4(6), 134(7); S.S.I. 2010/221, art. 3(2), sch.
Textual Amendments
F60Words in sch. 2 omitted (22.10.2008) by virtue of The Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (Amendment of Specified Authorities) Order 2008 (S.S.I. 2008/348), arts. 1, 2(4)(a)
F61Words in sch. 2 omitted (22.10.2008) by virtue of The Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (Amendment of Specified Authorities) Order 2008 (S.S.I. 2008/348), arts. 1, 2(4)(b)(i)
F62Words in sch. 2 omitted (22.10.2008) by virtue of The Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (Amendment of Specified Authorities) Order 2008 (S.S.I. 2008/348), arts. 1, 2(4)(b)(ii)
F63Words in sch. 2 omitted (22.10.2008) by virtue of The Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (Amendment of Specified Authorities) Order 2008 (S.S.I. 2008/348), arts. 1, 2(4)(b)(iii)
[F64Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd]
[F65David MacBrayne Ltd]
[F66Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd]
[F67Scottish Futures Trust Ltd]
Scottish Water
Textual Amendments
F64Words in sch. 2 inserted (22.10.2008) by The Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (Amendment of Specified Authorities) Order 2008 (S.S.I. 2008/348), arts. 1, 2(5)(a)
F65Words in sch. 2 inserted (22.10.2008) by The Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (Amendment of Specified Authorities) Order 2008 (S.S.I. 2008/348), arts. 1, 2(5)(b)
F66Words in sch. 2 inserted (22.10.2008) by The Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (Amendment of Specified Authorities) Order 2008 (S.S.I. 2008/348), arts. 1, 2(5)(c)
F67Words in sch. 2 inserted (6.11.2009) by The Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (Amendment of Specified Authorities) Order 2009 (S.S.I. 2009/390), arts. 1, 2
F68...
[F69Common Services Agency for the Scottish Health Service] [F70, but Part 1 does not apply in relation to the appointment of a member by the Scottish Ministers made under Schedule 5 to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 by virtue of the member being—
employed as an officer of the Common Services Agency for the Scottish Health Service,
a member of a body set up by the Common Services Agency for the Scottish Health Service which represents health care professionals, or
a member of a body set up by the Common Services Agency for the Scottish Health Service which represents Common Services Agency for the Scottish Health Service employees.]
any Health Board [F71, but Part 1 does not apply in relation to appointments made under Schedule 1 to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 of the following persons to a Health Board—
councillors appointed by the Scottish Ministers following nomination by local authorities in the area of the Health Board;
a member appointed by the Scottish Ministers by virtue of the member—
holding a post in a university with a medical or dental school,
being employed as an officer of the Health Board,
being a member of a body set up by a Health Board which represents health care professionals working in the Health Board area,
being a member of a body set up by a Health Board which represents Health Board employees, or
being a member of a community health partnership established by virtue of section 4A of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978.]
[F72Healthcare Improvement Scotland]
Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland
F68...
any Special Health Board [F73, but Part 1 does not apply in relation to the appointment of a member by the Scottish Ministers made under Schedule 1 to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, as applied to each Special Health Board by virtue of the member being—
employed as an officer of the Special Health Board,
a member of a body set up by a Special Health Board which represents health care professionals, or
a member of a body set up by a Special Health Board which represents Special Health Board employees; F74...
a councillor appointed as a member of the board of Public Health Scotland following nomination by the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities.]]
Textual Amendments
F68Words in sch. 2 omitted (26.10.2005) by virtue of Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (Amendment of Specified Authorities) Order 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/540), arts. 1, 2(5)
F69Words in sch. 2 inserted (22.10.2008) by The Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (Amendment of Specified Authorities) Order 2008 (S.S.I. 2008/348), arts. 1, 2(6)
F70Words in sch. 2 inserted (14.2.2010) by The Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (Amendment of Specified Authorities) Order 2010 (S.S.I. 2010/50), arts. 1, 2(2)
F71Words in sch. 2 inserted (14.2.2010) by The Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (Amendment of Specified Authorities) Order 2010 (S.S.I. 2010/50), arts. 1, 2(3)
F72Words in sch. 2 inserted (1.10.2010 for specified purposes, 1.4.2011 in so far as not already in force) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), s. 134(7), sch. 17 para. 26; S.S.I. 2010/321, art. 3, sch.; S.S.I. 2011/122, art. 2, sch.
F73Words in sch. 2 inserted (14.2.2010) by The Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (Amendment of Specified Authorities) Order 2010 (S.S.I. 2010/50), arts. 1, 2(4)
F74Words in sch. 2 omitted (1.4.2020) by virtue of The Public Health Scotland Order 2019 (S.S.I. 2019/336), art. 1(3)(b), sch. 2 para. 3(2) (with art. 4(4)(5))
F75Words in sch. 2 inserted (1.4.2020) by The Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (Amendment of Specified Authorities) Order 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/82), arts. 1, 2(2)
Textual Amendments
F76Words in sch. 2 inserted (26.10.2005) by Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (Amendment of Specified Authorities) Order 2005 (S.S.I. 2005/540), arts. 1, 2(6)
F77Words in sch. 2 inserted (16.2.2017) by The Crown Estate Scotland (Interim Management) Order 2017 (S.S.I. 2017/36), arts. 1(1), 21(5)
F78Words in sch. 2 substituted (1.4.2020) by Scottish Crown Estate Act 2019 (asp 1), s. 46(2), sch. 1 para. 5; S.S.I. 2020/77, reg. 2(1), sch. 1
F79Words in sch. 2 repealed (1.10.2020) by Management of Offenders (Scotland) Act 2019 (asp 14), ss. 46(2), 63(2); S.S.I. 2020/283, reg. 2(k)
F80Words in sch. 2 inserted (1.7.2019) by Child Poverty (Scotland) Act 2017 (asp 6), s. 16(2), sch. para. 13(3)
F81Words in sch. 2 inserted (21.1.2019) by Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 (asp 9), s. 99(2), sch. 1 para. 20; S.S.I. 2018/393, reg. 2 (with reg. 3)
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