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Scottish Natural Heritage relocation: written authority - March 2003
Written authority and formal request between the Accountable Officer and Minister for Environment and Rural Development a written authority regarding the relocation of Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH). A Written Authority is provided to Accountable Officers by Ministers in circumstances when delivering an action is inconsistent with the Accountable Officer’s Duties and a ministerial direction on the specific action is required to continue.
Written authority
From: Ross Finnie
To: Mr J S Graham
Date: 26 March 2003
Section 15(8) of the Public Finance and Accountability (Scotland) Act 2000: Location of Scottish Natural Heritage
- I refer to your minute of 26 March 2003, requesting written authority to implement Ministers' decision regarding the relocation of Scottish Natural Heritage.
- In terms of section 15(8) of the Public Finance and Accountability (Scotland) Act 2000 I hereby authorise you, in your capacity as Accountable Officer for the Department with responsibility for the sponsorship of Scottish Natural Heritage, to take such actions as you consider the Department has to take to proceed with the relocation of Scottish Natural Heritage.
Ross Finnie
March 2003
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