(1)The Commission must make an annual report, on the exercise by them of their functions, to the Scottish Ministers.
(2)That report must also contain the Commission's assessment of—
(a)the issues affecting crofting communities; and
(b)the contribution crofting has made to sustainable development.
(3)Before making an annual report, the Commission must consult—
(a)each local authority in the area of which there are crofts; and
(b)Highlands and Islands Enterprise.
(4)The Scottish Ministers must lay before the Scottish Parliament a copy of each annual report made to them under this section together with any comments on the report that they consider appropriate.]
Textual Amendments
F1Ss. 2A-2D inserted (1.10.2011 for the insertion of s. 2A, 1.4.2012 in force in so far as not already in force) by Crofting Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 14), ss. 2(2), 57(2) (with s. 57(4)); S.S.I. 2011/334, art. 3, sch. Pt. 1 (with art. 4); S.S.I. 2011/334, art. 3, sch. Pt. 2 (with art. 4, art. 5(2)(3) )