The Appointments Commission Regulations 2006

Functions of the Commission

10.—(1) The Commission may—

(a) administer schemes relating to the payment, to chairmen and non-executive members of relevant bodies, of remuneration and allowances falling to be determined by the Secretary of State;

(b) publish or otherwise make available information as to the terms and conditions applying to chairmen and non-executive members of relevant bodies, including information as to such remuneration and allowances;

(c) assist the Secretary of State in connection with the implementation of decisions as to the payment of such remuneration and allowances;

(d) advise the Secretary of State in connection with the payment of such allowances to such persons;

(e) advise the Secretary of State generally on matters relating to appointments to—

(i) relevant bodies;

(ii) NHS foundation trusts; or

(iii) bodies which fall within paragraph (3).

(2) For the purposes of paragraph (1), “relevant body” means a body in relation to which a direction may be given under section 58, 60 or 61 of the Act.

(3) A body falls within this paragraph if arrangements providing for the Commission to assist in the exercise of any power relating to appointment of the body’s chairman, or any non-executive member of the body, may be entered into under section 63(4) of the Act.