# The James Watt College (Transfer and Closure) (Scotland) Order 2013, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
On 1st August 2013 James Watt College will cease to exist.
This Order transfers the whole property, rights, liabilities and obligations of the Board of Management of James Watt College to the Boards of Management of Ayr College and Clydebank College (article 3). Consequential provision is made in relation to property that was provided to the Board of Management of James Watt College with the aid of grant (article 4). Staff are transferred to either the Board of Management of Ayr College or the Board of Management of Clydebank College without a break in their employment (article 5). James Watt College is closed and the Board of Management is wound up (article 6).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2013/181/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/james-watt-college-transfer-and-closure-scotland-order-2013/note
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