(1)The Commission must lay before the Parliament annually a general report on the exercise of its functions during the [F1reporting year].
(2)The report must, in particular, include—
(a)a summary of any inquiries conducted by the Commission during the reporting year, and
(b)a summary of any other activities undertaken by it during that year in pursuance of its general duty.
[F2(2A)The report must be laid before the Parliament within 7 months after the end of the reporting year.]
(3)In preparing a report under this section, the Commission must comply with any directions given by the Parliamentary corporation as to the form and content of the report.
[F3(4) In this section “ reporting year ” means the year beginning on 1 April. ]
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 15(1) substituted (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), s. 31(5), sch. 6 para. 2(a) (with s. 31(6), Sch. 7)
F2S. 15(2A) inserted (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), s. 31(5), sch. 6 para. 2(b) (with s. 31(6), Sch. 7)
F3S. 15(4) inserted (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), s. 31(5), sch. 6 para. 2(c) (with s. 31(6), Sch. 7)