Part 2Regulation of Social Housing

Chapter 7Enforcement powers

Suspension and removal of officers F1of non-profit registered providers

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Amendments (Textual)

I1260Removal or suspension following inquiry

1

This section applies if as a result of an inquiry under section 206 or an audit under section 210 the regulator is satisfied that the affairs of a non-profit registered provider have been mismanaged.

2

The regulator may by order remove any officer, employee or agent of the registered provider who it thinks has contributed to the failure or mismanagement.

3

Pending a decision whether to remove an officer, employee or agent, the regulator may by order suspend the person for a specified period of up to 6 months.

4

The regulator may remove or suspend an officer, employee or agent of a registered charity only if the charity has received public assistance.

5

Before making an order the regulator must take all reasonable steps to give at least 14 days' notice to—

a

the person, and

b

the registered provider.

6

The regulator shall notify the Charity Commission if it removes or suspends an officer, employee or agent of a registered charity.