Point in time view as at 01/04/2011.
Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007, Cross Heading: General powers is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 23 September 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
12(1)The Commission may do anything which appears to it to be necessary or expedient for the purpose of, or in connection with, or appears to it to be conducive to, the exercise of the Commission's functions.S
(2)In particular the Commission may—
(a)enter into contracts;
(b)with the consent of the Scottish Ministers, borrow money;
(c)with the consent of the Scottish Ministers, acquire and dispose of land;
(d)obtain advice or assistance from any person who, in the Commission's opinion, is qualified to give it.
(3)The Commission may pay to any person from whom advice or assistance is obtained such fees, remuneration and allowances as the Commission may, with the approval of the Scottish Ministers, determine.
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