(1)This section applies where any function is exercisable by the Commission in relation to an appointment by virtue of a direction under section 58, 60 or 61.
(2)Subject to the following provisions of this section, the function is exercisable by the Commission in relation to the appointment in such manner as it thinks fit, having regard to the provisions of any enactment or instrument relating to the making of the appointment (as they have effect in accordance with subsection (3)).
(3)References in any such provisions to things done, or falling to be done, by or in relation to the Secretary of State, the Privy Council or the National Assembly for Wales have effect, so far as necessary in connection with the function being exercisable by the Commission, as references to things done, or falling to be done, by or in relation to the Commission.
(4)The direction mentioned in subsection (1) may contain provisions relating to the manner in which the function is to be exercised.
(5)Those provisions may, in particular, include provisions relating to—
(a)matters to which the Commission is to have regard,
(b)any criteria to be used, or
(c)the procedure to be followed,
in relation to making appointments in exercise of the function.
(6)The Commission must take into account any guidance which—
(a)is issued by the Commissioner for Public Appointments or any government department, and
(b)relates to the making of appointments to public bodies.
Commencement Information
I1S. 62 in force at 28.9.2006 for specified purposes and 1.10.2006 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2006/2603, art. 4(2)