SCHEDULE 1The Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland

Part 1Membership, proceedings etc.

F1Exercise of certain functions etc.

7F

(1)

A member of the Commission may not—

(a)

exercise the functions of a Commission Visitor;

(b)

be appointed as a Commission Visitor.

(2)

The chief executive may not be a member of the Commission.

(3)

A member of staff of the Commission (other than a Commission Visitor) may not exercise the functions of a Commission Visitor.

(4)

An appointment as a Commission Visitor under paragraph 7A(1) does not affect the appointed person's—

(a)

status as employed under paragraph 7(1)(a) or (b); or

(b)

ability to perform the duties of the person as so employed.