[F1General powersS
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. A1 inserted (20.6.2005 for the insertion of Sch. A1 paras. 1-7, 1.7.2005 in so far as not already in force) by Water Services etc. (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 3), s. 37(2), sch. 1 (with s. 36); S.S.I. 2005/351, art. 2, sch. 1, sch. 2
13(1)The Commission may do anything which appears necessary or expedient for the purpose of, or in connection with, the exercise of its functions including, in particular—S
(a)entering into contracts; and
(b)acquiring and disposing of property.
(2)But the Commission may not acquire or dispose of land without the consent of the Scottish Ministers.]