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(1)The Scottish Ministers may, if they consider it appropriate to do so, give the advisory body directions as to the exercise of its functions under this Act.
(2)The Scottish Ministers may not direct the advisory body as to the content of any advice or report.
(3)The power to give directions under subsection (1) includes power to vary or revoke the directions.
(4)The advisory body must comply with any directions given under subsection (1).
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