Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 5ZA inserted (7.1.1996) by S.I. 1995/3231, art. 5(6), Sch.1
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Sch. 5ZA: functions of local authority not to be responsibility of an executive of the authority (E.) (16.11.2000) by virtue of S.I. 2000/2853, reg. 2(1), Sch. 1
8(1)A licensing authority, in the case of each inter-track betting scheme in respect of which they grant a licence under this Schedule—E+W+S
(a)shall appoint an appropriate qualified accountant to carry out in relation to the scheme the functions under this Schedule of a scheme accountant; and
(b)may appoint an appropriate person to carry out in relation to the scheme the functions under this Schedule of a scheme technical adviser.
(2)A licensing authority shall, before appointing a person to carry out in relation to an inter-track betting scheme the functions under this Schedule of a scheme technical adviser, consult with the person appointed by them to carry out in relation to the scheme the functions under this Schedule of a scheme accountant.
(3)A person appointed under sub-paragraph (1) of this paragraph shall hold office on such terms (including terms as to remuneration) as may be determined by the appointing authority after consultation with the relevant licensee.
(4)The remuneration of a person appointed under sub-paragraph (1) of this paragraph shall be payable by the appointing authority, but they may recover any sum which they pay by way of such remuneration as a debt due to them from the relevant licensee.
(5)In sub-paragraph (1) of this paragraph, “appropriate”means—
(a)independent of the relevant licensee; and
(b)appearing to the appointing authority to have suitable knowledge and experience.
(6)In this paragraph—
(a)“remuneration” includes expenses; and
(b)references to the relevant licensee, in relation to an appointment under sub-paragraph (1) of this paragraph, are to the person who holds the licence under this Schedule in respect of the scheme for which the appointment is made.]