Commencement2.

6th May 2004 is the day appointed for the coming into force of the following provisions of the Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003:–

(a)

section 4(c);

(b)

section 17, insofar as it relates to the provisions in schedule 4 specified in paragraph (c); and

(c)

paragraphs 5(3) and (17) and 17(a)(i) of schedule 4.