Explanatory Notes

Fire (Scotland) Act 2005

2005 asp 5

1 April 2005

The Act – Section by Section

Part 2 – Fire and Rescue Services

Chapter 1 – Appointment of Chief Officer
Section 7 – Appointment of Chief Officer

13.This section provides for the appointment by each relevant authority of a Chief Officer who will be responsible to that authority for the discharge of the authority’s functions by its employees.