Explanatory Notes

Financial Services and Markets Act 2000

2000 CHAPTER 8

14 June 2000

Commentary on Sections

Schedule 1: the Financial Services Authority

Part I: General

Paragraph 11: Annual public meeting

768.The Authority must hold an annual public meeting to consider the most recent report of the Authority, within three months of its publication.  The meeting should allow for a general discussion of the contents of the annual report and give those attending an opportunity to put questions to the Authority on the discharge of its functions.  Paragraph 12 requires the Authority to publish a report of the proceedings of the meeting.