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Sections 6, 54 and 66.
1(1)The authorities for the purposes of this Schedule are F1. . . the English Council and the Welsh Council.E+W
(2)In this Schedule, in relation to the Welsh Council—
(a)references to the Secretary of State or to Parliament are to be read as references to the Assembly;
(b)references to the Comptroller and Auditor General are to be read as references to the Auditor General for Wales.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 1 para. 1(1) repealed (1.4.2004) by Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003 (c. 43), ss. 196, 199, Sch. 14 Pt. 2; S.I. 2004/759, art. 13
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I1Sch. 1 para. 1 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 122; Sch. 1 para. 1 in force for W. at 1.4.2001 for certain purposes by S.I. 2000/2992, art. 2(2), Sch. 2; Sch. 1 para. 1 in force for E. for certain purposes at 16.3.2001 by S.I. 2001/1193, arts. 1(3), 2(1)(a); Sch. 1 para. 1 in force for E. for certain purposes in so far as not already in force at 9.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/1193, arts. 1(3), 2(3)(b); Sch. 1 para. 1 in force for E. for certain purposes at 7.5.2001 by S.I. 2001/1536, arts. 1(3), 2(2)(a)(ii)
2E+WAn authority is not to be regarded as the servant or agent of the Crown or as enjoying any status, immunity or privilege of the Crown; and an authority’s property is to not to be regarded as property of, or property held on behalf of, the Crown.
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I2Sch. 1 para. 2 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 122; Sch. 1 para. 2 in force for W. at 1.4.2001 for certain purposes by S.I. 2000/2992, art. 2(2), Sch. 2; Sch. 1 para. 2 in force for E. for certain purposes in so far as not already in force at 9.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/1193, arts. 1(3), 2(3)(b); Sch. 1 para. 2 in force for E. for certain purposes at 7.5.2001 by S.I. 2001/1536, arts. 1(3), 2(2)(a)(ii)
3(1)Subject to any directions given by the Secretary of State, an authority may do anything which appears to it to be necessary or expedient for the purpose of, or in connection with, the exercise of its functions.E+W
(2)That includes, in particular—
(a)co-operating with other public authorities in the United Kingdom;
(b)acquiring and disposing of land and other property; and
(c)entering into contracts.
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I3Sch. 1 para. 3 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 122; Sch. 1 para. 3 in force for W. at 1.4.2001 for certain purposes by S.I. 2000/2992, art. 2(2), Sch. 2; Sch. 1 para. 3 in force for E. for certain purposes in so far as not already in force at 9.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/1193, arts. 1(3), 2(3)(b); Sch. 1 para. 3 in force for E. for certain purposes at 7.5.2001 by S.I. 2001/1536, arts. 1(3), 2(2)(a)(ii)
4E+WIt is the duty of an authority to carry out its functions effectively, efficiently and economically.
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I4Sch. 1 para. 4 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 122; Sch. 1 para. 4 in force for W. at 1.4.2001 for certain purposes by S.I. 2000/2992, art. 2(2), Sch. 2; Sch. 1 para. 4 in force for E. for certain purposes in so far as not already in force at 9.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/1193, arts. 1(3), 2(3)(b); Sch. 1 para. 4 in force for E. for certain purposes at 7.5.2001 by S.I. 2001/1536, arts. 1(3), 2(2)(a)(ii)
5E+WEach authority is to consist of a chairman and other members appointed by the Secretary of State.
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I5Sch. 1 para. 5 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 122; Sch. 1 para. 5 in force for W. at 1.4.2001 for certain purposes by S.I. 2000/2992, art. 2(2), Sch. 2; Sch. 1 para. 5 in force for E. for certain purposes in so far as not already in force at 9.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/1193, arts. 1(3), 2(3)(b); Sch. 1 para. 5 in force for E. for certain purposes at 7.5.2001 by S.I. 2001/1536, arts. 1(3), 2(2)(a)(ii)
6E+WThe Secretary of State may by regulations make provision as to—
(a)the appointment of the chairman and other members of an authority (including the number, or limits on the number, of members who may be appointed and any conditions to be fulfilled for appointment);
(b)the tenure of office of the chairman and other members of an authority (including the circumstances in which they cease to hold office or may be removed or suspended from office);
(c)the appointment of, constitution of and exercise of functions by committees and sub-committees of an authority (including committees and sub-committees which consist of or include persons who are not members of the authority); and
(d)the procedure of an authority and any committees or sub-committees of an authority (including the validation of proceedings in the event of vacancies or defects in appointment).
Commencement Information
I6Sch. 1 para. 6 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 122; Sch. 1 para. 6 in force for E. for certain purposes at 16.3.2001 by S.I. 2001/1193, arts. 1(3), 2(1)(a); Sch. 1 para. 6 in force for W. at 1.4.2001 for certain purposes by S.I. 2000/2992 art. 2(2), Sch. 2; Sch. 1 para. 6 in force for E. for certain purposes in so far as not already in force at 9.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/1193, arts. 1(3), 2(3)(b); Sch. 1 para. 6 in force for E. for certain purposes at 10.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/1536, arts. 1(3), 2(1)
7(1)An authority may pay to its chairman, to any other member of the authority and to any member of a committee or sub-committee who is not a member of the authority, such remuneration and allowances as the Secretary of State may determine.E+W
(2)If the Secretary of State so determines, an authority must pay or make provision for the payment of such pension, allowance or gratuities as the Secretary of State may determine to or in respect of a person who is or has been the chairman or any other member of an authority.
(3)If the Secretary of State determines that there are special circumstances that make it right for a person ceasing to hold office as chairman of an authority to receive compensation, the authority must pay to him or make provision for the payment to him of such compensation as the Secretary of State may determine.
Commencement Information
I7Sch. 1 para. 7 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 122; Sch. 1 para. 7 in force for W. at 1.4.2001 for certain purposes by S.I. 2000/2992, art. 2(2), Sch. 2; Sch. 1 para. 7 in force for E. for certain purposes in so far as not already in force at 9.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/1193, arts. 1(3), 2(3)(b); Sch. 1 para. 7 in force for E. for certain purposes at 7.5.2001 by S.I. 2001/1536, arts. 1(3), 2(2)(a)(ii)
8(1)There is to be a chief officer of each authority who is to be a member of the staff of the authority and is to be responsible to the authority for the general exercise of its functions.E+W
(2)The first chief officer is to be appointed by the Secretary of State on such terms and conditions as the Secretary of State may determine.
(3)Any subsequent chief officer is to be appointed by the authority.
(4)An appointment under sub-paragraph (3) requires the approval of the Secretary of State.
Commencement Information
I8Sch. 1 para. 8 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 122; Sch. 1 para. 8 in force for W. at 1.4.2001 for certain purposes by S.I. 2000/2992, art. 2(2), Sch. 2; Sch. 1 para. 8 in force for E. for certain purposes in so far as not already in force at 9.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/1193, arts. 1(3), 2(3)(b); Sch. 1 para. 8 in force for E. for certain purposes at 7.5.2001 by S.I. 2001/1536, arts. 1(3), 2(2)(a)(ii)
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Textual Amendments
F2Sch. 1 para. 9-11 repealed (1.4.2004) by Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003 (c. 43), ss. 196, 199, Sch. 14 Pt. 2; S.I. 2004/759, art. 13
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Textual Amendments
F3Sch. 1 para. 9-11 repealed (1.4.2004) by Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003 (c. 43), ss. 196, 199, Sch. 14 Pt. 2; S.I. 2004/759, art. 13
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Textual Amendments
F4Sch. 1 para. 9-11 repealed (1.4.2004) by Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003 (c. 43), ss. 196, 199, Sch. 14 Pt. 2; S.I. 2004/759, art. 13
12(1)An authority may appoint such other staff as it considers appropriate.E+W
(2)Subject to sub-paragraph (4), staff appointed by an authority are to be appointed on such terms and conditions as the authority may determine.
(3)Without prejudice to its powers apart from this paragraph, an authority may pay, or make provision for the payment of—
(a)pensions, allowances or gratuities;
(b)compensation for loss of employment or for reduction of remuneration,
to or in respect of staff appointed by them.
(4)The Secretary of State may give directions as to—
(a)the appointment of staff by an authority (including any conditions to be fulfilled for appointment);
(b)their terms and conditions; and
(c)any other provision that may be made by the authority under sub-paragraph (3).
(5)Sub-paragraphs (3) and (4)(c) apply to the first chief officer as they apply to other staff.
(6)Different directions may be given under sub-paragraph (4) in relation to different categories of staff.
Commencement Information
I9Sch. 1 para. 12 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 122; Sch. 1 para. 12 in force for W. at 1.4.2001 for certain purposes by S.I. 2000/2992, art. 2(2), Sch. 2; Sch. 1 para. 12 in force for E. for certain purposes in so far as not already in force at 9.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/1193, arts. 1(3), 2(3)(b); Sch. 1 para. 12 in force for E. for certain purposes at 7.5.2001 by S.I. 2001/1536, arts. 1(3), 2(2)(a)(ii)
13(1)An authority may arrange for the discharge of any of its functions by a committee, sub-committee, member or member of staff of the authority.E+W
(2)An authority may make arrangements with persons under which they, or members of their staff, may perform functions of members of the staff of the authority.
Commencement Information
I10Sch. 1 para. 13 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 122; Sch. 1 para. 13 in force (W.) at 1.4.2001 for certain purposes by S.I. 2000/2992, art. 2(2), Sch. 2; Sch. 1 para. 13 in force for E. for certain purposes in so far as not already in force at 9.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/1193, arts. 1(3), 2(3)(b); Sch. 1 para. 13 in force for E. for certain purposes at 7.5.2001 by S.I. 2001/1536, arts. 1(3), 2(2)(a)(ii)
14E+WThe Secretary of State may by regulations provide for arrangements under which—
(a)members of staff of an authority are placed at the disposal of a prescribed person for the purpose of discharging, or assisting in the discharge of, prescribed functions of that person; or
(b)members of staff of a prescribed person are placed at the disposal of an authority for the purpose of discharging, or assisting in the discharge of, any functions of the authority.
Commencement Information
I11Sch. 1 para. 14 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 122; Sch. 1 para. 14 in force for W. at 1.4.2001 for certain purposes by S.I. 2000/2992, art. 2(2), Sch. 2; Sch. 1 para. 14 in force for E. for certain purposes in so far as not already in force at 9.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/1193, arts. 1(3), 2(3)(b); Sch. 1 para. 14 in force for E. for certain purposes at 7.5.2001 by S.I. 2001/1536, arts. 1(3), 2(2)(a)(ii)
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Textual Amendments
F5Sch. 1 para. 15 repealed (1.4.2004) by Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003 (c. 43), ss. 196, 199, Sch. 14 Pt. 2; S.I. 2004/759, art. 13
16E+WThe Secretary of State may make payments to an authority of such amounts, at such times and on such conditions (if any) as he considers appropriate.
Commencement Information
I12Sch. 1 para. 16 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 122; Sch. 1 para. 16 in force for W. at 1.4.2001 for certain purposes by S.I. 2000/2992, art. 2(2), Sch. 2; Sch. 1 para. 16 in force for E. for certain purposes in so far as not already in force at 9.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/1193, arts. 1(3), 2(3)(b); Sch. 1 para. 16 in force for E. for certain purposes at 7.5.2001 by S.I. 2001/1536, arts. 1(3), 2(2)(a)(ii)
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Textual Amendments
F6Sch. 1 para. 17 repealed (1.4.2004) by Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003 (c. 43), ss. 196, 199, Sch. 14 Pt. 2; S.I. 2004/759, art. 13
18(1)An authority must keep accounts in such form as the Secretary of State may determine.E+W
(2)An authority must prepare annual accounts in respect of each financial year in such form as the Secretary of State may determine.
(3)An authority must send copies of the annual accounts to the Secretary of State and the Comptroller and Auditor General within such period after the end of the financial year to which the accounts relate as the Secretary of State may determine.
(4)The Comptroller and Auditor General must examine, certify and report on the annual accounts and must lay copies of the accounts and of his report before Parliament.
(5)In this paragraph and paragraph 19 “financial year”, in relation to an authority, means—
(a)the period beginning with the date on which the authority is established and ending with the next 31st March following that date; and
(b)each successive period of twelve months ending with 31st March.
Commencement Information
I13Sch. 1 para. 18 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 122; Sch. 1 para. 18 in force for W. at 1.4.2001 for certain purposes by S.I. 2000/2992, art. 2(2), Sch. 2; Sch. 1 para. 18 in force for E. for certain purposes in so far as not already in force at 9.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/1193, arts. 1(3), 2(3)(b); Sch. 1 para. 18 in force for E. for certain purposes at 7.5.2001 by S.I. 2001/1536, arts. 1(3), 2(2)(a)(ii)
19(1)As soon as possible after the end of each financial year, an authority must make a report to the Secretary of State on the exercise of its functions during the year.E+W
(2)An authority must provide the Secretary of State with such reports and information relating to the exercise of its functions as he may from time to time require.
(3)A report made under sub-paragraph (1) must be published in a manner which the authority considers appropriate.
Commencement Information
I14Sch. 1 para. 19 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 122; Sch. 1 para. 19 in force for W. at 1.4.2001 for certain purposes by S.I. 2000/2992, art. 2(2), Sch. 2; Sch. 1 para. 19 in force for E. for certain purposes in so far as not already in force at 9.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/1193, arts. 1(3), 2(3)(b); Sch. 1 para. 19 in force for E. for certain purposes at 7.5.2001 by S.I. 2001/1536, arts. 1(3), 2(2)(a)(ii)
20E+WThe application of the seal of an authority must be authenticated by the signature—
(a)of any member of the authority; or
(b)of any other person who has been authorised by the authority (whether generally or specifically) for that purpose.
Commencement Information
I15Sch. 1 para. 20 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 122; Sch. 1 para. 20 in force for W. at 1.4.2001 for certain purposes by S.I. 2000/2992, art. 2(2), Sch. 2; Sch. 1 para. 20 in force for E. for certain purposes in so far as not already in force at 9.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/1193, arts. 1(3), 2(3)(b); Sch. 1 para. 20 in force for E. for certain purposes at 7.5.2001 by S.I. 2001/1536, arts. 1(3), 2(2)(a)(ii)
21E+WA document purporting to be duly executed under the seal of an authority or to be signed on its behalf is to be received in evidence and, unless the contrary is proved, taken to be so executed or signed.
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I16Sch. 1 para. 21 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 122; Sch. 1 para. 21 in force for W. at 1.4.2001 for certain purposes by S.I. 2000/2992, art. 2(2), Sch. 2; Sch. 1 para. 21 in force for E. for certain purposes in so far as not already in force at 9.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/1193, arts. 1(3), 2(3)(b); Sch. 1 para. 21 in force for E. for certain purposes at 7.5.2001 by S.I. 2001/1536, arts. 1(3), 2(2)(a)(ii)
22E+WIn Schedule 1 to the M1Public Records Act 1958 (definition of public records), the following entries shall be inserted at the appropriate places in Part II of the Table at the end of paragraph 3—
““Care Council for Wales.”
“General Social Care Council.”
“National Care Standards Commission.””
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I17Sch. 1 para. 22 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 122; Sch. 1 para. 22 in force for W. at 1.4.2001 for certain purposes by S.I. 2000/2992, art. 2(2), Sch. 2; Sch. 1 para. 22 in force for E. for certain purposes in so far as not already in force at 9.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/1193, arts. 1(3), 2(3)(b); Sch. 1 para. 22 in force for E. for certain purposes at 7.5.2001 by S.I. 2001/1536, arts. 1(3), 2(2)(a)(ii)
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23E+WIn the Schedule to the M2Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960 (bodies to which the Act applies), after paragraph (bc) of paragraph 1 there shall be inserted—
“(bd)the Care Council for Wales;
(be)the General Social Care Council;
(bf)the National Care Standards Commission;”.
Commencement Information
I18Sch. 1 para. 23 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 122; Sch. 1 para. 23 in force for W. at 1.4.2001 for certain purposes by S.I. 2000/2992, art. 2(2), Sch. 2; Sch. 1 para. 23 in force for E. for certain purposes in so far as not already in force at 9.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/1193, arts. 1(3), 2(3)(b); Sch. 1 para. 23 in force for E. for certain purposes at 7.5.2001 by S.I. 2001/1536, arts. 1(3), 2(2)(a)(ii)
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24E+WIn the M3Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967, in Schedule 2 (departments and authorities subject to investigation), the following entries shall be inserted at the appropriate places—
““General Social Care Council.””
““National Care Standards Commission.””
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I19Sch. 1 para. 24 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 122; Sch. 1 para. 24 in force for W. at 1.4.2001 for certain purposes by S.I. 2000/2992, art. 2(2), Sch. 2; Sch. 1 para. 24 in force for E. for certain purposes in so far as not already in force at 9.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/1193, arts. 1(3), 2(3)(b); Sch. 1 para. 24 in force for E. for certain purposes at 7.5.2001 by S.I. 2001/1536, arts. 1(3), 2(2)(a)(ii)
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25E+WIn the M4House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975, in Part II of Schedule 1 (bodies of which all members are disqualified), the following entries shall be inserted at the appropriate places—
““The Care Council for Wales.””
““The General Social Care Council.””
““The National Care Standards Commission.””
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I20Sch. 1 para. 25 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 122; Sch. 1 para. 25 in force for W. at 1.4.2001 for certain purposes by S.I. 2000/2992, art. 2(2), Sch. 2; Sch. 1 para. 25 in force for E. for certain purposes in so far as not already in force at 9.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/1193, arts. 1(3), 2(3)(b); Sch. 1 para. 25 in force for E. for certain purposes at 7.5.2001 by S.I. 2001/1536, arts. 1(3), 2(2)(a)(ii)
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26E+WIn the M5Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975, the same entries as are set out in paragraph 25 are inserted at the appropriate places in Part II of Schedule 1.
Commencement Information
I21Sch. 1 para. 26 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 122; Sch. 1 para. 26 in force for W. at 1.4.2001 for certain purposes by S.I. 2000/2992, art. 2(2), Sch. 2; Sch. 1 para. 26 in force for E. for certain purposes in so far as not already in force at 9.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/1193, arts. 1(3), 2(3)(b); Sch. 1 para. 26 in force for E. for certain purposes at 7.5.2001 by S.I. 2001/1536, arts. 1(3), 2(2)(a)(ii)
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27In the M6Government of Wales Act 1998—
(a)in section 118(2) (meaning of “Welsh public records”), after “referred to in subsection (1)(e) are—” there shall be inserted—
“(aa)the Care Council for Wales;”
(b)in Schedule 4 (public bodies subject to reform by Assembly), after paragraph 3 there shall be inserted—
“3AThe Care Council for Wales.”
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Textual Amendments
F7Sch. 1 para. 27(c) repealed (1.4.2006) by Public Services Ombudsman (Wales) Act 2005 (c. 10), ss. 39, 40, Sch. 7; S.I. 2005/2800, art. 5(1)
F8Sch. 1 para. 27(d) and preceding word repealed (1.4.2005) by Public Audit (Wales) Act 2004 (c. 23), ss. 72, 73, Sch. 4; S.I. 2005/558, art. 2, Sch. 1
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I22Sch. 1 para. 27 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 122; Sch. 1 para. 27 in force for W. at 1.4.2001 for certain purposes by S.I. 2000/2992, art. 2(2), Sch. 2; Sch. 1 para. 27 in force for E. for certain purposes in so far as not already in force at 9.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/1193, arts. 1(3), 2(3)(b)
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