PART 3 THE COUNCIL

Constitution

43 Constitution of Scottish Social Services Council

1

There shall be a body corporate, to be known as the Scottish Social Services Council (in the following provisions of this Act referred to as “the Council”), which—

a

shall exercise the functions conferred on it by this Act or any other enactment; and

b

shall have the general duty of promoting high standards—

i

of conduct and practice among social service workers; and

ii

in their education and training.

2

The Council shall, in the exercise of its functions, act—

a

in accordance with any directions in writing given to it by the Scottish Ministers;

b

under the general guidance of the Scottish Ministers; and

c

in a manner which encourages equal opportunities and in particular the observance of the equal opportunity requirements.

3

Schedule 2 to this Act shall have effect with respect to the Council.