Valid from 13/10/2000
(1)The Scottish Ministers may by order confer or impose on the Council such additional functions as the Scottish Ministers consider it would be appropriate for the Council to discharge in connection with any of the Council’s functions under this Act.
(2)Before making an order under subsection (1) above, the Scottish Ministers shall—
(a)consult the Council; and
(b)carry out such other consultation as appears to them to be appropriate.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 4A inserted (13.10.2000) by 2000 asp 6, s. 45(3); S.S.I. 2000/361, art. 3(1), Sch. Pt. I (subject to transitional provisions in art. 4)