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Section 20: Clerk of the Parliament.

Scotland Act 1998 · 1998 c. 46View on legislation.gov.uk

Part I: The Scottish Parliament

There shall be a Clerk of the Parliament.

The Clerk shall be appointed by the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (established under section 21).

The Clerk's functions may be exercised by any Assistant Clerk if the office of Clerk is vacant or the Clerk is for any reason unable to act.

The Clerk may authorise any Assistant Clerk or other member of the staff of the Parliament to exercise functions on his behalf.

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