Bòrd na Gàidhlig
1Constitution and functions of Bòrd na Gàidhlig
1
There is established a body corporate to be known as Bòrd na Gàidhlig (in this Act referred to as “the Bòrd”).
2
The Bòrd has the general functions of—
a
promoting, and facilitating the promotion of—
i
the use and understanding of the Gaelic language, and
ii
Gaelic education and Gaelic culture,
b
advising (either on request or when it thinks fit) the Scottish Ministers, public bodies and other persons exercising functions of a public nature on matters relating to the Gaelic language, Gaelic education and Gaelic culture,
c
advising (on request) other persons on matters relating to the Gaelic language, Gaelic education and Gaelic culture,
d
monitoring, and reporting to the Scottish Ministers on, the implementation of the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages dated 5 November 1992 in relation to the Gaelic language.
3
The functions conferred on the Bòrd by this Act are to be exercised with a view to securing the status of the Gaelic language as an official language of Scotland commanding equal respect to the English language through—
a
increasing the number of persons who are able to use and understand the Gaelic language,
b
encouraging the use and understanding of the Gaelic language, and
c
facilitating access, in Scotland and elsewhere, to the Gaelic language and Gaelic culture.
4
The Scottish Ministers may give the Bòrd directions (of a general or specific character) and guidance as to the exercise of the Bòrd's functions.
5
The Scottish Ministers may vary or revoke any directions or guidance given under subsection (4).
6
Schedule 1 makes further provision with respect to the status, constitution, proceedings, etc. of the Bòrd.