SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 5Rail Passengers' Council established by s. 19(1)

Part 6Procedure

Local committees

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1

If the Secretary of State so directs, the RPC must establish committees to advise it in relation to the carrying out of its functions in relation to particular areas.

2

The members of a committee established under this paragraph are to be appointed by the RPC.

3

The RPC may appoint such persons as it thinks fit and the membership of the committee may consist of or include persons who are not themselves members of the RPC.

4

The RPC may regulate the procedure of a committee established under this paragraph.

5

The RPC may reimburse a member of a committee established under this paragraph who is not a member of the RPC—

a

for travelling expenses;

b

for other out-of-pocket expenses not relating to loss of remuneration.