2(1)The Commission may do such things and enter into such transactions as are calculated to facilitate, or are incidental or conducive to, the exercise of —
(a)its functions; or
(b)the functions [F1under this Act] of the [F2Commissioner].
(2)The power under sub-paragraph (1)(a) above includes in particular power to acquire and dispose of land [F3, or other property].
[F4(3)The exercise of the power to acquire or dispose of land is subject to the approval of the Parliamentary corporation.
(4)The Commission may determine and charge reasonable sums for anything done or provided by it or on its behalf in the exercise of, or in connection with, its functions.
(5)The Commission shall retain any sums received by it by virtue of sub-paragraph (4) and apply them to meet expenditure incurred in doing or providing whatever is charged for.]
Textual Amendments
F1Words in sch. 1 para. 2(1)(b) inserted (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), ss. 2(5), 31(5), sch. 1 para. 8 (with s. 31(6), sch. 7)
F2Words in sch. 1 para. 2(1) substituted (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), ss. 2(5), 31(5), sch. 1 para. 2 (with s. 31(6), sch. 7)
F3Words in sch. 1 para. 2(2) inserted (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), ss. 29(2), 31(5), sch. 2 para. 5(a) (with s. 31(6), sch. 7)
F4Sch. 1 para. 2(3)-(5) inserted (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), ss. 29(2), 31(5), sch. 2 para. 5(b) (with s. 31(6), sch. 7)