s 23 Functions of staff commission.
The functions of the staff commission established under section 12 of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994 shall include— (a) considering and keeping under review the arrangements for the transfer to SEPA , in consequence of this Act or of any scheme made under it, of staff employed by local authorities; (b) considering such staffing problems arising out of, consequential on or connected with any provision of, or scheme made under, this Act as may be referred to them by the Secretary of State or by any local authority; (c) advising the Secretary of State as to the steps necessary to safeguard the interests of the staff referred to in paragraph (a) above.