SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 1The Care Quality Commission

General powers and duties

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1

The Commission may do anything which appears to it to be necessary or expedient for the purposes of, or in connection with, the exercise of its functions.

2

This 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,

d

providing training, and

e

doing things outside (as well as within) the United Kingdom.

3

It is the duty of the Commission to carry out its functions effectively, efficiently and economically.