8(1)Subject to sub-paragraph (2) below, regulations may make provision as to—
(a)the appointment of and composition of committees and sub-committees of the Commission (including committees and sub-committees which consist of or include persons who are not members of the Commission);
(b)the procedure of the Commission and of any of its committees or sub-committees (including the constitution of a quorum and the validation of proceedings in the event of vacancies or of defects in appointment);
(c)the exercise of functions by any such committee or sub-committee;
(d)the delegation by the Commission of any of its functions to any of its committees, sub-committees, members or staff; and
(e)what functions the Commission shall not so delegate.
(2)Before making regulations under sub-paragraph (1) above, the Scottish Ministers shall consult such persons, or groups of persons, as they consider appropriate.