27.—(1) The Scottish Ministers shall determine the entitlement of a special constable to reimbursement of any expenses incurred by that special constable in, or in connection with, the execution of that special constable’s duty.
(2) In making a determination under this regulation, the Scottish Ministers may confer such functions on a chief constable as they think fit in relation to any conditions which may be placed on the payment of an allowance which is specified in the determination.