SCHEDULE 1Bòrd na Gàidhlig

General powers

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1

The Bòrd may do anything (whether in Scotland or elsewhere) which is conducive or incidental to the exercise of its functions, and may in particular—

a

engage in any business or undertaking,

b

form, promote or acquire (whether alone or with others) companies (F1as defined in section 1(1) of the Companies Act 2006F1(c. 6)),

c

form partnerships with others,

d

with the consent of the Scottish Ministers, establish or take part in the setting up of organisations having functions similar to the functions of the Bòrd,

e

enter into contracts,

f

make grants and loans,

g

make charges for the provision of advice or other services in such circumstances and of such amounts as the Bòrd may, with the consent of the Scottish Ministers, determine,

h

accept gifts of money or other property,

i

invest sums not immediately required in relation to the exercise of its functions,

j

commission research.

2

Sub-paragraph (1)(g) does not entitle the Bòrd to make charges for the provision of advice and assistance to relevant public authorities under section 8(9).