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.