(1)The Commission may make rules requiring every judicial officer holding a commission to pay an annual fee to the Commission.
(2)Rules made under subsection (1) above may include provision—
(a)specifying the date by which the fee must be paid each year;
(b)specifying the manner in which it must be paid; and
(c)about any other matters in relation to the fee that the Commission considers appropriate.
(3)Anything done by the Commission under this section must be approved by the Scottish Ministers.