SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 4Appeal Officer for Community Interest Companies

Section 28

Appeal Officer’s terms of appointment

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1

The Appeal Officer holds office for the period determined by the Secretary of State on appointment (or re-appointment).

2

But—

a

the Appeal Officer may at any time resign the office by giving notice in writing to the Secretary of State, and

b

the Secretary of State may at any time remove the Appeal Officer on the ground of incapacity or misbehaviour.

3

Subject to that, the Appeal Officer holds and vacates office on the terms determined by the Secretary of State.

Remuneration and pensions

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1

The Secretary of State may pay remuneration and travelling and other allowances to the Appeal Officer.

2

The Secretary of State may—

a

pay a pension, allowance or gratuity to or in respect of a person who is or has been the Appeal Officer, or

b

make contributions or payments towards provision for a pension, allowance or gratuity for or in respect of such a person.

Finance

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The Secretary of State may make payments to the Appeal Officer.

Procedure

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1

Regulations may make provision about the practice and procedure to be followed by the Appeal Officer.

2

Regulations under this paragraph may in particular impose time limits for bringing appeals.

Amendments

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In Schedule 2 to the Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967 (c. 13) (departments and authorities subject to investigation), insert at the appropriate place— “ Appeal Officer for Community Interest Companies. ”

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In Part 3 of Schedule 1 to the House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 24) (disqualifying offices), insert at the appropriate place— “ Appeal Officer for Community Interest Companies. ”