APPENDIX TO ANNEX 7

6 In leading SCoSS, the Chair is expected to ensure: the body delivers its principal aims as set out in the Act and that the Board is working effectively; members are fully briefed on terms of appointment, duties, rights and responsibilities; work with the rest of the Board and the Accountable Officer to oversee eff. [...] The role of Members is to provide direction, support and guidance to ensure the body delivers and is committed to delivering its functions effectively and efficiently and in accordance with the aims, policies and priorities identified within the Act. [...] The unit, under the direction of the Deputy Director, is the primary source of advice to the Scottish Ministers on the discharge of their responsibilities in respect of SCoSS and undertakes the responsibilities of the Accountable Officer on their behalf. [...] The Social Security Policy Division will work in conjunction with the SCoSS secretariat to ensure that: HR policies, practices and systems comply with employment and equality legislation, and standards expected of public sector employers; the level and structure of the secretariat, including grading and staff numbers, are appropriate to its functions and the requirements of economy, efficiency. [...] SCoSS should agree with the SG the issues to be addressed in the plan and the timetables for its preparation and review.