Section 2A Ministers' power to modify functions of CommissionF1

(1)

The Scottish Ministers may, by order—

(a)

confer functions on;

(b)

remove functions from;

(c)

otherwise modify functions of,

the Commission.

(2)

The Scottish Ministers may make an order under subsection (1) only where they consider it appropriate to do so to ensure that the Commission carry out their functions efficiently and effectively.

(3)

An order under subsection (1) may—

(a)

confer on the Commission a function exercisable under this Act by the Scottish Ministers (other than a function to make regulations or orders);

(b)

modify any enactment (including this Act).

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Ss. 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) )