SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 4Appeal Officer for Community Interest Companies
Appeal Officer’s terms of appointment
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The Appeal Officer holds office for the period determined by the Secretary of State on appointment (or re-appointment).
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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.
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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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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.
”