Ethical Standards in Public Life etc. (Scotland) Act 2000

16Action on receipt of reports

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On receiving a report from the Chief Investigating Officer, the Commission may—

(a)direct that Officer to carry out further investigations;

(b)hold a hearing; or

(c)do neither,

and, where it acts under paragraph (a) or (b) above, may do so at any time.