PART VIMISCELLANEOUS
Death of registered personI139
1
If more than one person is registered in respect of a children’s home, and a registered person dies, a surviving registered person shall without delay notify the appropriate office of the National Assembly of the death in writing.
2
If only one person is registered in respect of a children’s home, and he or she dies, his or her personal representatives must notify the National Assembly in writing—
a
without delay of the death; and
b
within 28 days of their intentions regarding the future running of the home.
3
The personal representatives of a deceased registered provider may carry on the home without being registered in respect of it—
a
for a period not exceeding 28 days; and
b
for any further period as may be determined in accordance with paragraph (4).
4
The National Assembly may determine a period, not exceeding one year, for the purposes of paragraph (3)(b) and shall notify any such determination to the personal representatives in writing.
5
The personal representatives shall appoint a person to manage the home during any period in which, in accordance with paragraph (3), they carry on the children’s home without being registered in respect of it.