Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations make provision for the Membership and Procedures of the Public Health Wales National Health Service Trust (“the Trust”).

Part 2 of these Regulations make provisions—

(a)

for the maximum number of directors (regulation 2);

(b)

for the appointment and reappointment of directors (regulations 3 and 14 and Schedule 1);

(c)

in relation to the composition and membership of the Trust (regulations 4 to 7);

(d)

in relation to tenure of office, termination of appointment and suspension of directors, and the disqualification for appointment (regulations 8 to 15).

Part 3 contains provisions in relation to proceedings of the Trust including the appointment of a vice-chair, appointment of committees and procedures for meetings.

Part 4 sets out transitional arrangements between the establishment date and operational date of the Trust and makes certain consequential amendments.

A regulatory impact assessment has been prepared in connection with these Regulations. A copy can be obtained from the Welsh Assembly Government, Cathays Park, Cardiff CF10 3NQ.