Regulation 12 Proceedings

The Council is to regulate its own procedure (including quorum) and that of any committees or sub-committees established by it.

In each financial year, at least one meeting of the Council is to be open to the public and the Council, together with Qualifications Scotland, must take reasonable steps to promote attendance at such meetings by members of the public.

The Council must allow members of staff of Qualifications Scotland to observe or participate in meetings of the Council at the discretion of the conveners.

The Council must allow a representative of the Scottish Ministers to observe or participate in meetings of the Council.