C1Part 2Accommodation Centres

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Operation of centres

33 Advisory Groups

1

The Secretary of State shall appoint a group (to be known as an Accommodation Centre Advisory Group) for each accommodation centre.

2

The Secretary of State may by regulations—

a

confer functions on Advisory Groups;

b

make provision about the constitution and proceedings of Advisory Groups.

3

Regulations under subsection (2)(a) must, in particular, provide for members of an accommodation centre’s Advisory Group—

a

to visit the centre;

b

to hear complaints made by residents of the centre;

c

to report to the Secretary of State.

4

The manager of an accommodation centre must permit a member of the centre’s Advisory Group on request—

a

to visit the centre at any time;

b

to visit any resident of the centre at any time, provided that the resident consents.

5

A member of an Advisory Group shall hold and vacate office in accordance with the terms of his appointment (which may include provision about retirement, resignation or dismissal).

6

The Secretary of State may—

a

defray expenses of members of an Advisory Group;

b

make facilities available to members of an Advisory Group.