Part 2Regulation of Social Housing
Chapter 6Regulatory powers
Monitoring
206Inquiry
(1)
If the regulator suspects that the affairs of a registered provider may have been mismanaged, the regulator may hold an inquiry.
(2)
The regulator shall appoint one or more individuals to conduct the inquiry.
(3)
An individual is eligible for appointment only if the individual is independent of the regulator.
(4)
Individuals are independent of the regulator if they and the members of their family—
(a)
are not members, employees or consultants of the regulator, and
(b)
have not been members or employees of the regulator within the previous five years.
(5)
“Consultant” means an individual providing services to the regulator otherwise than by virtue of employment with the regulator or an appointment under this section.