Tha Boords Ettlin

Tha ettlin o tha Boord o Ulstèr-Scotch bes tae forder tha learin, fendin, graithin an uise o Ulstèr-Scotch as a leevin leid; tae bring up an on tha fu feck o aa its claught fowkgates; an tae forder mair forstannin o tha històrie o tha Ulstèr-Scotch fowk.

Jimp Wittins
The implementation body for language, to be known as the North/South language Body, was established under and in furtherance of Article 2 of the British Irish Agreement.

The Body has two separate parts; Irish Language and Ulster-Scots.

In carrying out its functions in relation to Ullans and Ulster-Scots cultural issues the Body may, having regard to the contexts in both jurisdictions:

a) Provide advice for both administrations, public bodies and other groups in the private and voluntary sectors;

b) Undertake research and promotional campaigns; and

c) Undertake support of projects and grant-aid bodies and groups as necessary; but this does not exclude Ulster-Scots bodies and groups operating exclusively in Northern Ireland from accessing Northern Ireland Government funding programmes.

The Body will have a Board of 24 members appointed by NSMC. Of those members-

d) 16 will be drawn from among persons appearing to NMSC to have interest in, or experience of, matters relating to the functions of the Body in relation to Irish language and

e) 8 will be drawn from among persons appearing to NSMC to have an interest in, or experience of, matters relating to functions of the Body in relation to Ullans and Ulster-Scots cultural issues.

The Chairperson of the Irish language agency and the Chairperson of the Ulster-Scots agency will be joint Chairpersons of the Body.

The Joint Chairpersons, the Board and the Chief Executives understand the desirability of exploring joint projects, in terms of promoting language, culture, and in sharing administrative and technological projects. The experience will be in the interests of effectiveness and efficiency and will keep with the spirit of the legislation and the Belfast Agreement.