Exercise of functions of [F1RQIA]N.I.
87.—(1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), [F1RQIA] may appoint—
(a)any member of [F1RQIA] or any committee of members of [F1RQIA] ;
(b)any person, not being a member of [F1RQIA] ; or
(c)any committee consisting of members of [F1RQIA] and persons who are not members;
to carry out any of the functions of [F1RQIA] .
(2) The power medically to examine a patient conferred by Article 86(3)(b) and the power conferred by Article 86(3)(c) shall be exercisable only by—
(a)a member of [F1RQIA] who is a medical practitioner; or
(b)a medical practitioner appointed by [F1RQIA] for that purpose.
(3) Any member of [F1RQIA] or committee or person appointed in pursuance of paragraph (1) shall exercise the functions so conferred in accordance with the directions of [F1RQIA] .
F1Words in Order substituted (1.4.2009) by Health and Social Care (Reform) Act (Northern Ireland) 2009 (c. 1), ss. 32, 34(3), Sch. 6 para. 8(1) (subject to Sch. 6 para. 8(2)-(4)); S.R. 2009/114, art. 2