Explanatory Notes

Scottish Fiscal Commission Act 2016

2016 asp 17

14 April 2016

Overview of the Act

Transitional and consequential

Section 29 - Amendment of public bodies’ legislation

47.Section 29 amends relevant public bodies legislation so as to encompass the new Scottish Fiscal Commission. One of the effects is that the Commission is made subject to the Ethical Standards in Public Life etc. (Scotland) Act 2000 (asp 7) and the other Acts generally applicable to devolved public bodies.