Explanatory Note
(This note does not form part of the Regulations)
These regulations make provision about the appointment, membership and procedure of the Care Council for Wales (“the Council”).
Regulations 2 to 4 are about the appointment of members of the Council. They set a maximum numbers of members for the Council, all of whom are to be appointed by the National Assembly, and require a majority of members of the Council, including its Chair, to be lay persons.
Regulations 5 and 6 are about the categories of person who cannot be members of the Council.
Regulation 7 sets out the circumstances in which the National Assembly may terminate the tenure of office of Council members.
Regulations 8 and 9, and the Schedule, are about the appointment of committees and sub-committees of the Council, and the proceedings of the Council and its committees.
Regulation 10 is about interests of members and the consequent requirements placed upon members in relation to these interests.