(1)The responsible authority for each area must keep the arrangements established by it under section 325 under review with a view to monitoring their effectiveness and making any changes to them that appear necessary or expedient.
(2)The responsible authority for any area must exercise their functions under subsection (1) in consultation with persons appointed by the Secretary of State as lay advisers in relation to that authority.
(3)The Secretary of State must appoint two lay advisers under subsection (2) in relation to each responsible authority.
(4)The responsible authority must pay to or in respect of the persons so appointed such allowances as the Secretary of State may determine.
(5)As soon as practicable after the end of each period of 12 months beginning with 1st April, the responsible authority for each area must—
(a)prepare a report on the discharge by it during that period of the functions conferred by section 325 [F1, this section and section 327A] , and
(b)publish the report in that area.
(6)The report must include—
(a)details of the arrangements established by the responsible authority, and
(b)information of such descriptions as the Secretary of State has notified to the responsible authority that he wishes to be included in the report.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 326(5)(a) substituted (14.7.2008) by Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 (c. 4), ss. 148, 153, Sch. 26 para. 75; S.I. 2008/1586, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 48(a)
Commencement Information
I1S. 326 wholly in force at 5.4.2004, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2004/829, art. 2(1)(2) (subject to art. 2(3)-(6))