SCHEDULES

F1SCHEDULE 3ABELFAST SUB-GROUPS

Code of practice on appointment of independent members

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(1)

In exercising functions under paragraphs 4 and 5, the council and the Board shall have regard to any code of practice under this paragraph.

(2)

The F2Department of Justice may issue, and from time to time revise, a code of practice containing guidance as to the exercise by the council and the Board of their functions under paragraphs 4 and 5.

(3)

Before issuing or revising a code of practice under this paragraph, the F3Department of Justice shall consult—

(a)

the Board;

(b)

the council; and

(c)

the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland.

(4)

The F4Department of Justice shall arrange for any code of practice issued or revised under this paragraph to be published in such manner as appears to F5the Department of Justice to be appropriate.