Part 8Miscellaneous and general
Chapter 1Miscellaneous
Valuation Tribunal Service
105The Valuation Tribunal Service
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There shall be a body corporate to be known as the Valuation Tribunal Service (referred to in this section, section 106 and Schedules 4 and 5 as “the Service”).
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The Service shall have the following functions in relation to valuation tribunals in England—
a
providing, or arranging for the provision of, the services required for the operation of tribunals, in particular—
i
accommodation,
ii
staff (including clerks to tribunals),
iii
information technology,
iv
equipment, and
v
training for members and staff of (including clerks to) tribunals;
b
giving general advice about procedure in relation to proceedings before tribunals.
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The Service shall provide the Secretary of State with such information, advice and assistance as he may require.
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The Service may do anything which it considers is calculated to facilitate, or is conducive or incidental to, the carrying-out of its functions.
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The Service shall carry out its functions with respect to valuation tribunals in the manner which it considers best calculated to secure their efficient and independent operation.
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The Service shall, in relation to its functions with respect to valuation tribunals, consult the tribunals concerned about the carrying-out of its functions.
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The Secretary of State may—
a
after consultation with the Service, give directions to it for the purpose of securing the effective carrying-out of its functions, and
b
issue guidance to the Service about the carrying-out of its functions.
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The Service shall, in carrying out its functions—
a
comply with any directions under subsection (7)(a), and
b
have regard to any guidance under subsection (7)(b).
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Schedule 4 (which makes further provision about the Service) has effect.