Subsection (8)
87.This defines the duty referred to in subsection (6). Where the accountable officer considers that any action which he/she is required to take is inconsistent with the proper performance of those functions set out in subsection (6), that officer must:
(a)
obtain the written authority of the Scottish Ministers, the Lord Advocate or the body or office-holder in question before taking any action, and
(b)
send a copy of this authority to the Auditor General for Scotland as soon as possible.