Valid from 14/10/2006

FunctionsE+W

2General functionsE+W

(1)The Commissioner may—

(a)promote awareness of the interests of older people in Wales and of the need to safeguard those interests;

(b)promote the provision of opportunities for, and the elimination of discrimination against, older people in Wales;

(c)encourage best practice in the treatment of older people in Wales;

(d)keep under review the adequacy and effectiveness of law affecting the interests of older people in Wales.

(2)The powers conferred by subsection (1) are exercisable only in relation to fields in which the Assembly has functions.

(3)The Commissioner may consider, and make representations to the Assembly about, any matter relating to the interests of older people in Wales.