On Board: A Guide for Members of Statutory Boards

Guidance for all those appointed under statute to be members of the boards of public bodies in Scotland.


Annex C The organisation of central government over devolved matters in Scotland

The Scottish Parliament, the Scottish Administration and bodies outwith the Scottish Administration

  • The Scottish Parliament
  • Parliamentary Bodies and Commissioners e.g. Commissioner for Ethical Standards, Scottish Information Commissioner and the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman
  • Auditor General for Scotland

The Scottish Administration

  • The Scottish Government Members: First Minister, other Ministers and the Law Officers. Collectively known as ‘the Scottish Ministers’
    • Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service
    • Directorates of the Scottish Government
    • Executive Agencies e.g. Accountant in Bankruptcy, Education Scotland
  • Offices of the Scottish Administration e.g. Registrar General, Keeper of the Records and the Keeper of the Registers
    • Non Ministerial Offices e.g. Food Standards Scotland, Revenue Scotland, Scottish Housing Regulator

Public Bodies Outwith the Scottish Administration

  • Scottish Government Sponsored Bodies - Non-Departmental Public Bodies e.g. the Accounts Commission, Children's Hearings Scotland, Scottish Legal Aid Board; NHS Boards; Public Corporations e.g. Scottish Water, Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd
  • Other significant national bodies - e.g. Scottish Police Authority and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Contact

Email: PublicBodiesUnitMailbox@gov.scot

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