Explanatory Memorandum

Commissioner for Older People Act (Northern Ireland) 2011

2011 CHAPTER 1

25 January 2011

SCHEDULES TO ACT

SCHEDULE 1.THE COMMISSIONER FOR OLDER PEOPLE FOR NORTHERN IRELAND

10. Funding

The Commissioner’s office is to receive funds through the standard procedures for all non-Departmental public bodies and office holders in Northern Ireland. Annual grants to the Commissioner will form part of the OFMDFM budget and the Commissioner would be invited to submit a budget bid to the Department for each financial year.