(1)The Secretary of State may, after consultation with the Board, give to the Board directions of a general character as to the exercise and performance of their functions, and the Board shall give effect to any such directions.
(2)To advise the Board on the exercise and performance of their functions, there shall be constituted a Highlands and Islands Development Consultative Council (in this Act referred to as “the Council”).
(3)The provisions contained i n Schedule 2 to this Act shall have effect in relation to the Council.