9.—(1) Article 15D is amended as follows.N.I.
(2) In paragraphs (2) and (3), for “Health and Social Services Boards” substitute “the Department”.
(3) In paragraph (3A), for “directions given” substitute “any scheme made”.
(4) In paragraph (3B), for “direction” (in each place) substitute “scheme”.
(5) After paragraph (3B) insert—
“(3BA) The Department must publish a scheme under paragraph (3A) in such manner as it thinks appropriate.”.
(6) In paragraph (3C), for “a Health and Social Services Board” substitute “the Department”.
(7) In paragraph (3D)—
(a)in sub-paragraph (a), for “the Department” substitute “a prescribed body”;
(b)in sub-paragraph (b), for “the Department, or a person appointed by it,” substitute “that body”.
(8) After paragraph (3D) insert—
“(3DA) Regulations making provision as to the matters referred to in paragraph (3D)(a) and (b) may make provision—
(a)as to the members of the body, including the terms and conditions of their appointment;
(b)for the payment of fees and allowances to members of the body.”.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 1 para. 9 not in operation at Royal Assent, see s. 8(1)(b)
I2Sch. 1 para. 9 in operation at 1.4.2022 by S.R. 2022/102, art. 2(b)