# The Scotland Act 1998 (Transitory and Transitional Provisions) (Complaints of Maladministration) Order 1999, Article 5: Status


(1) The Scottish Commissioner shall be regarded as holding office under Her Majesty and as exercising his functions on behalf of the Crown.
(2) Service as the Scottish Commissioner or as a member of staff of the Scottish Commissioner shall not be service in the Home Civil Service.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1351/article/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/scotland-act-1998-transitory-and-transitional-provisions-complaints-of-maladministration-order-1999/article-5
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