Functions

I18Power to modify the Commission's functions

1

Subject to subsection (2), the Scottish Ministers may by regulations—

a

confer functions on the Commission,

b

modify the functions of the Commission,

c

remove functions from the Commission.

2

Regulations under subsection (1) may not remove the Commission's functions under section 2(1) or (4).

3

Regulations under subsection (1) are subject to the affirmative procedure.

4

In preparing a draft of a Scottish statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (1) for laying before the Scottish Parliament, the Scottish Ministers must consult—

a

the Commission, and

b

such other persons as they consider appropriate.

5

Regulations under subsection (1) may—

a

modify this Act or any other enactment,

b

include incidental, supplementary, consequential, transitional, transitory or saving provision.