PART 12Other functions of the administrative parties

Appointment of Settlement Body80

1

The Secretary of State must, as soon as reasonably practicable after this regulation comes into force, appoint a person to be the Settlement Body.

2

The Secretary of State may terminate the appointment of a person as Settlement Body.

3

If the Secretary of State terminates the appointment of a person (“A”) as Settlement Body, the Secretary of State must—

a

as soon as reasonably practicable, appoint another person (“B”) to that position; and

b

make arrangements to ensure that any funds held by A under these Regulations F1or the Supplier Payment Regulations are transferred to B.

4

The Secretary of State must give notice to—

a

each capacity provider;

b

each electricity supplier; and

c

the other administrative parties,

of an appointment, or the termination of an appointment, under paragraph (1), (2) or (3)(a).