The Scottish Ministers may, for the purposes of or in connection with the carrying out of their functions under this Act— (a) form, or participate in the forming of, a body corporate, (b) act, or appoint a person to act, as an officer of a body corporate. 10 63 Financial assistance (1) The Scottish Ministers may, for the purposes of or in connection with the carrying out of their functions under this Act, provide such financial assistance to any person as they consider appropriate. (2) In subsection (1), “financial assistance” includes grants, loans, guarantees and 15 indemnities. (3) The Scottish Ministers may attach conditions (including conditions as to repayment or the payment of interest) in respect of any financial assistance provided. 64 Charging The Scottish Ministers may, for the purposes of or in connection with the carrying out of 20 their functions under this Act, impose charges of such amounts as they consider appropriate. 64A Chief forester (1) The Scottish Ministers must, for the purposes of assisting and advising them in the carrying out of their functions under this Act, appoint an officer to be known as the chief 25 forester. (2) The Scottish Ministers must by regulations prescribe qualifications to be held by the person appointed as chief forester.