(1)A relevant authority must have regard to island communities in carrying out its functions.
(2)In this Part, a “relevant authority” means a body, office-holder or other person listed in the schedule.
(3)The Scottish Ministers may by regulations amend the schedule by—
(a)adding an entry for any person, body or office-holder,
(b)varying the description of an entry, or
(c)removing an entry.