PART 2

ENFORCEMENT

Action on receipt of reports
16
On receiving a report from the Commissioner, the Commission may—
a
direct the Commissioner to carry out further investigations;
b
hold a hearing; or
c
do neither,
and, where it acts under paragraph (a) or (b) above, may do so at any time.
Words in s. 16 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)
Words in s. 16(a) 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)