Valid from 01/01/2007
(1)The Scottish Ministers may by order modify section 17 so as to—
(a)confer additional powers on the Agency;
(b)remove powers from the Agency;
(c)amend powers of the Agency.
(2)Before making an order under subsection (1) the Scottish Ministers must consult—
(a)the Authority;
(b)the Director General of the Agency;
(c)persons whom the Scottish Ministers consider represent the interests of chief constables of police forces; and
(d)persons whom the Scottish Ministers consider represent the interests of police bodies.