Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003

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[F17F(1)A member of the Commission may not—S

(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.]

Textual Amendments

F1Sch. 1 paras. 7A-7I and crossheadings inserted (1.8.2010 for specified purposes, 1.10.2010 for specified purposes, 1.4.2011 in so far as not already in force) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), s. 134(7), sch. 18 para. 7; S.S.I. 2010/221, art. 3(2)(3), sch.; S.S.I. 2010/321, art. 3, sch.; S.S.I. 2011/122, art. 2, sch.