Part 2Regulation of Social Housing
Chapter 7Enforcement powers
Suspension and removal of officers
260Removal 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.