# The Local Government Property Commission (Scotland) Order 1995, Article 2: Establishment of Property Commission


(1) There shall be established a body to be known as “the Local Government Property Commission (Scotland)” (in this Order referred to as “the Property Commission”) for the purpose of—
(a) advising authorities on matters relating to property to be transferred from existing local authorities to new authorities;
(b) advising the Secretary of State on the general principles on which such property should be transferred;
(c) advising the Secretary of State as to the need to make special provision for the transfer and vesting of particular items of property;
(d) making determinations, directions and nominations for purposes of transfer of property under the Property Transfer Order; and
(e) doing anything (whether or not involving expenditure of money) which is calculated to facilitate, or is conducive or incidental to the functions specified at sub-paragraphs (a) to (d) above, including, without prejudice to the foregoing generality, valuing or instructing or obtaining valuations of any relevant property.
(2) The Schedule to this Order shall have effect with respect to the constitution and membership, the appointment and removal from office of the chairman and members, the employment of staff and the remuneration and superannuation of members and staff of the Property Commission established by paragraph (1) above.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2500/article/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-government-property-commission-scotland-order-1995/article-2
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