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10(1)The OEP may delegate any of its functions (other than a function mentioned in sub-paragraph (4)) to—
(a)a member of the OEP,
(b)any of the OEP’s employees authorised for that purpose, or
(c)a committee of the OEP.
(2)The OEP must prepare a document that sets out its policy on how its functions may be appropriately delegated (a “delegation policy”).
(3)A function is delegated under this paragraph to the extent, and on the terms, that the OEP determines in accordance with its delegation policy.
(4)The OEP may not delegate the following functions—
(a)approving the strategy under section 23(3) (or a revision of it);
(b)approving a report under section 28 or 29;
(c)approving written advice to a Minister of the Crown under section 30(1) or (3);
(d)deciding whether to give an information notice;
(e)deciding whether to give a decision notice;
(f)deciding whether to apply for an environmental review (see section 38);
(g)deciding whether to apply for judicial review or a statutory review, or to intervene in proceedings that relate to a judicial review or a statutory review (see section 39);
(h)approving a delegation policy under sub-paragraph (2);
(i)approving a report on the exercise of the OEP’s functions under paragraph 13(1) or a statement of accounts under paragraph 14(2).
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 1 para. 10 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 147(3)
I2Sch. 1 para. 10 in force at 17.11.2021 by S.I. 2021/1274, reg. 2(i)
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