What the terms of appointment of the Scottish Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration are, who he is employed by, what the cost of hi…

The Scottish Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration is appointed by Her Majesty under article 4 of the Scotland Act 1998 (Transitory and Transitional Provisions) (Complaints of Maladministration) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/1351). He holds office under Her Majesty and exercises his functions on behalf of the Crown.The Scottish Parliament has power to determine the salary and allowances in respect of expenses for the Commissioner but, as the present Commissioner also holds office as Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration, he is not entitled to any salary in his capacity as Scottish Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration. The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) may determine the other terms and conditions of the appointment.The costs of the Scottish Commissioner's office in Edinburgh will be paid by the SPCB. The appropriate amounts are a matter for the SPCB to settle with the Office of the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration.The Commissioner himself continues to be based in his London office but complaints against the Scottish Executive and other Scottish public authorities will be dealt with by staff based in his Edinburgh office.