Commencement2

1

The day appointed for the coming into force of–

a

section 4(a) and (b);

b

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

c

paragraphs 2, 4(a) and (b), 6, 10, 13, 17(b)(i) and (ii) of schedule 4,

of the Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 is 31st May 2003.

2

The day appointed for the coming into force of–

a

sections 15 and 16;

b

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

c

paragraph 17(c)(ii) of Schedule 4,

of the Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 is 1st June 2003.