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Section 42(2)
1(1)The CSCI’s property is not to be regarded as property of, or property held on behalf of, the Crown.E+W
(2)The CSCI is not to be regarded as the servant or agent of the Crown or as enjoying any status, immunity or privilege of the Crown.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 7 para. 1 in force at 1.1.2004 for E. by S.I. 2003/3346, art. 3(a)
2(1)The CSCI 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,
(c)entering into contracts, and
(d)providing training.
(3)It is the duty of the CSCI to carry out its functions effectively, efficiently and economically.
Commencement Information
I2Sch. 7 para. 2 in force at 1.1.2004 for E. by S.I. 2003/3346, art. 3(a)
3(1)The CSCI is to consist of a chairman and other members appointed by the [F1Secretary of State].E+W
F2(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(3)The Secretary of State may in the prescribed manner remove the chairman or any other member from office if (and only if) the Secretary of State is satisfied that that person—
(a)is unable or unfit to carry out the duties of his office,
(b)is failing to carry out the duties of his office, or
(c)is disqualified from holding office (or was disqualified at the time of his appointment).
(4)The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision as to—
(a)the appointment of the chairman and other members (including the number, or limits on the number, of members who may be appointed and any conditions to be fulfilled for appointment), and
(b)subject to this paragraph, the tenure of office of the chairman and other members (including the circumstances in which they cease to hold office, are disqualified from holding office or may be suspended from office).
(5)Regulations under sub-paragraph (4)(b) relating to the suspension of a person from office may only provide for suspension where it appears to the Secretary of State that one of the conditions referred to in sub-paragraph (3) is or may be satisfied in relation to that person.
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Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 7 para. 3(1) substituted (1.10.2006) by Health Act 2006 (c. 28), s. 83(7), Sch. 8 para. 59(2); S.I. 2006/2603, art. 4(5)(c)(v)
F2Sch. 7 para. 3(2) repealed (1.10.2006) by Health Act 2006 (c. 28), s. 83(7), Sch. 8 para. 59(3), Sch. 9; S.I. 2006/2603, art. 4(5)(c)(v)(e), Sch.
F3Sch. 7 para. 3(6)-(8) repealed (1.10.2006) by Health Act 2006 (c. 28), s. 83(7), Sch. 8 para. 59(3), Sch. 9; S.I. 2006/2603, art. 4(5)(c)(v)(e), Sch.
Commencement Information
I3Sch. 7 para. 3 partly in force; Sch. 7 para. 3 in force at Royal Assent for certain purposes, see s. 199(1)(4)
I4Sch. 7 para. 3 in force at 1.1.2004 for E. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2003/3346, art. 3(a)
4(1)The CSCI may pay to its chairman, or to any other member, such remuneration and allowances as the Secretary of State may determine.E+W
(2)If the Secretary of State so determines, the CSCI 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 other member of the CSCI.
(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 the CSCI to receive compensation, the CSCI must pay to him, or make provision for the payment to him of, such compensation as the Secretary of State may determine.
Commencement Information
I5Sch. 7 para. 4 in force at 1.1.2004 for E. by S.I. 2003/3346, art. 3(a)
5(1)The CSCI must appoint a chief executive (to be known as the “Chief Inspector of Social Care”), who is to be an employee of the CSCI.E+W
(2)The CSCI must also appoint a Children’s Rights Director who is to be an employee of the CSCI and is to have such functions as may be prescribed.
(3)The CSCI may appoint such other employees as it considers appropriate.
(4)Employees of the CSCI are to be appointed on such terms and conditions as it may determine.
(5)Without prejudice to its other powers, the CSCI may pay, or make provision for the payment of—
(a)pensions, allowances or gratuities, or
(b)compensation for loss of employment or reduction of remuneration,
to or in respect of its employees.
Commencement Information
I6Sch. 7 para. 5 in force at 1.1.2004 for E. by S.I. 2003/3346, art. 3(a)
6(1)The CSCI may—E+W
(a)appoint such committees and sub-committees (which may consist of or include persons who are not members of the CSCI) as it thinks fit;
(b)pay such remuneration and allowances to members of its committees and sub-committee as it thinks fit.
(2)The CSCI may in all other respects regulate its own procedure.
(3)The validity of the proceedings of the CSCI is not affected by any defect in the appointment of a member or any vacancy in membership.
Commencement Information
I7Sch. 7 para. 6 in force at 1.1.2004 for E. by S.I. 2003/3346, art. 3(a)
7(1)The CSCI may arrange for—E+W
(a)any of its committees, sub-committees, members or employees, or
(b)any other person,
to exercise any of its functions on its behalf.
(2)If the CSCI arranges for the discharge of any function as mentioned in sub-paragraph (1)(b), the arrangements may include provision with respect to the payment of remuneration and allowances to, or amounts in respect of, such persons.
Commencement Information
I8Sch. 7 para. 7 in force at 1.1.2004 for E. by S.I. 2003/3346, art. 3(a)
8(1)The CSCI may arrange for such persons as it thinks fit to assist it in the discharge of any of its functions in relation to a particular case or class of case.E+W
(2)Such arrangements may include provision with respect to the payment of remuneration and allowances to, or amounts in respect of, such persons.
Commencement Information
I9Sch. 7 para. 8 in force at 1.1.2004 for E. by S.I. 2003/3346, art. 3(a)
9(1)The Secretary of State may make payments out of money provided by Parliament to the CSCI of such amounts, at such times and on such conditions (if any) as he considers appropriate.E+W
(2)The Secretary of State may, with the approval of the Treasury, make loans out of money provided by Parliament to the CSCI on such terms (including terms as to repayment and interest) as he may determine.
(3)Except as provided by sub-paragraph (2), the CSCI has no power to borrow money.
Commencement Information
I10Sch. 7 para. 9 in force at 1.1.2004 for E. by S.I. 2003/3346, art. 3(a)
10(1)The CSCI must keep its accounts in such form as the Secretary of State may determine.E+W
(2)The CSCI must prepare annual accounts in respect of each financial year in such form as the Secretary of State may determine.
(3)The CSCI 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.
Commencement Information
I11Sch. 7 para. 10 in force at 1.1.2004 for E. by S.I. 2003/3346, art. 3(a)
11E+WThe application of the seal of the CSCI must be authenticated by the signature—
(a)of any member of the CSCI, or
(b)of any other person who has been authorised by the CSCI (whether generally or specifically) for that purpose.
Commencement Information
I12Sch. 7 para. 11 in force at 1.1.2004 for E. by S.I. 2003/3346, art. 3(a)
12E+WA document purporting to be duly executed under the seal of the CSCI or to be signed on its behalf is to be received in evidence and, unless the contrary is proved, taken to be so signed or executed.
Commencement Information
I13Sch. 7 para. 12 in force at 1.1.2004 for E. by S.I. 2003/3346, art. 3(a)
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