Glossary
| Keeper of the Records of Scotland |
The person responsible, amongst other things, for storing the official records of the Parliament, including the official prints of Acts of the Scottish Parliament. The office is held by the Chief Executive of the National Archives for Scotland. |
| Keeper of the Registers of Scotland |
The person responsible, amongst other things, for recording the royal assent of Acts of the Scottish Parliament in the Register of the Great Seal. The office is held by the head of the Scottish Executive agency Registers of Scotland. |
| Keeper of the Scottish Seal |
The First Minister is Keeper of the Scottish Seal. (The Seal is the means of signifying Crown approval for letters patent and royal proclamations under section 45(7) of the Scotland Act 1998). |
| key principles |
A list of the main principles underpinning the terms of a particular document. There are 4 key principles in the main report of the Consultative Steering Group (sharing the power; accountability; access and participation; equal opportunities). There are 7 key principles in the Code of Conduct for MSPs (public duty; duty as a representative; selflessness; integrity; honesty; accountability and openness; leadership). There are 5 key principles in the Presiding Officer’s guidance on relationships between MSPs (Reid principles). |
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