Explanatory Notes

Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010

2010 asp 8

28 April 2010

The Act

Part 1 – Simplification of Public Bodies

Delegation of functions

Section 11 - Delegation of certain functions of Forestry Commissioners under Forestry Act 1967

22.This section inserts new sections 7B and 7C into the Forestry Act 1967. New section 7B provides that the Forestry Commissioners may delegate functions relating to the management of the forest estate in Scotland where land is let to a community body. New section 7C defines community bodies for this purpose.