(1)The [F2Commissioner] shall, subject to subsection (2) below, in carrying out the [F3Commissioner's functions under this Act], comply with any directions given by the Commission.
(2)The Commission shall not, however, direct the [F2Commissioner] as to how [F4the Commissioner] carries out any investigation.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 10 heading substituted (1.7.2013) by The Public Services Reform (Commissioner for Ethical Standards in Public Life in Scotland etc.) Order 2013 (S.S.I. 2013/197), art. 1, sch. 2 para. 3 (with sch. 4 para. 3)
F2Words in s. 10(1)(2) 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 s. 10(1) substituted (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), ss. 2(5), 31(5), sch. 1 para. 3 (with s. 31(6), sch. 7)
F4Words in s. 10(2) substituted (1.4.2011) by Scottish Parliamentary Commissions and Commissioners etc. Act 2010 (asp 11), ss. 2(5), 31(5), sch. 1 para. 4 (with s. 31(6), sch. 7)