Part 1The Scottish Housing Regulator
Powers
15The Regulator’s general powers
1
The Regulator may do anything which appears necessary or expedient for the purpose of, or in connection with, the performance of its functions.
2
The Regulator may not however—
a
acquire or dispose of land without the consent of Ministers,
b
borrow money,
c
give guarantees without the consent of Ministers, or
d
determine the location of its office premises without the approval of Ministers.
16Delegation of powers
Any function of the Regulator may be performed on its behalf—
a
by any person (whether or not a member of the Regulator or its staff) authorised by the Regulator to do so, and
b
to the extent so authorised.
This section does not affect the Regulator’s responsibility for performance of, or its ability to perform, delegated functions.