SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 12The Chief Inspector and other inspectors etc.

Part 1The Chief Inspector

Relationship between Chief Inspector and the Office

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1

For all purposes relating to the government department constituted by the Office, the Chief Inspector is to be regarded—

a

as part of that government department, whether acting in his capacity as holder of the office of Chief Inspector or in his capacity as a member of the Office, and

b

as performing his functions (in whatever capacity) on behalf of it.

2

Sub-paragraph (1) applies subject to any provision made by virtue of sub-paragraph (3).

3

The Secretary of State may by order make such provision as he considers appropriate for—

a

supplementing or modifying the effect of sub-paragraph (1), or

b

prescribing other matters in connection with responsibilities of the Chief Inspector in relation to the Office or otherwise connected with the relationship between them.

4

Such an order may in particular provide—

a

for allocating functions, property, rights or liabilities as between the Office and the Chief Inspector;

b

for conferring on the Chief Inspector responsibilities in relation to property, rights or liabilities of the Office, including responsibilities as to the conduct of proceedings;

c

for the capacity in which the Chief Inspector is to discharge any such functions or responsibilities.