Point in time view as at 03/07/2012.
Scotland Act 1998, Section 20 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 06 March 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
(1)There shall be a Clerk of the Parliament.
(2)The Clerk shall be appointed by the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (established under section 21).
(3)The Clerk’s functions may be exercised by any Assistant Clerk if the office of Clerk is vacant or the Clerk is for any reason unable to act.
(4)The Clerk may authorise any Assistant Clerk or other member of the staff of the Parliament to exercise functions on his behalf.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 20(3) amended (6.5.1999)(temp.) by S.I. 1999/1098, art. 2(3)
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