SCHEDULE 6 The Scottish Environment Protection Agency
Environment Act 1995 (1995 c 25) | Legislation

SCHEDULE 6 The Scottish Environment Protection Agency

Section 20

Status

1

SEPA shall be a body corporate with a common seal.

2

Subject to section 38 of this Act, SEPA shall not—

(a)     be regarded as a servant or agent of the Crown;

(b)     have any status, immunity or privilege of the Crown;

(c)     by virtue of its connection with the Crown, be exempt from any tax, duty, rate, levy or other charge whatsoever whether general or local,

and its property shall not be regarded as property of, or held on behalf of, the Crown.

Membership

3

SEPA shall consist of not less than eight, nor more than twelve, members appointed by the Secretary of State.

4

In making appointments under paragraph 3 above, the Secretary of State shall have regard to the desirability of appointing persons who have knowledge or experience in some matter relevant to the functions of SEPA.

5

Subject to paragraphs 7 and 8 below, each member—

(a)     shall hold and vacate office in accordance with the terms of his appointment;

(b)     may, by giving notice to the Secretary of State, resign his office; and

(c)     after

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