6E+W+SThe Office may establish one or more committees (which may include persons who are neither members of nor employed by the Office).
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 1 para. 6 in force at 5.7.2004 by S.I. 2004/827, art. 4(f)
7E+W+SThe Office may delegate a function to—
(a)the Chief Executive or another employee, or
(b)a committee.
Commencement Information
I2Sch. 1 para. 7 in force at 5.7.2004 by S.I. 2004/827, art. 4(f)
8E+W+SThe Office shall—
(a)determine arrangements for the conduct of its proceedings (which may, in particular, include arrangements for a quorum), and
(b)publish those arrangements.
Commencement Information
I3Sch. 1 para. 8 in force at 5.7.2004 by S.I. 2004/827, art. 4(f)
9(1)The Office may do anything which it thinks necessary or expedient for the purpose of or in connection with the performance of its functions.E+W+S
(2)Sub-paragraph (1) is subject to paragraph 16.
Commencement Information
I4Sch. 1 para. 9 in force at 5.7.2004 by S.I. 2004/827, art. 4(f)
10E+W+SThe validity of any proceedings of the Office shall not be affected by—
(a)a vacancy, or
(b)a defective appointment.
Commencement Information
I5Sch. 1 para. 10 in force at 5.7.2004 by S.I. 2004/827, art. 4(f)