SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 4Single Source Regulations Office

10Procedure

1

The SSRO may determine its own procedure; but this is subject to sub-paragraphs (2) to (6).

2

A function of the SSRO under or by virtue of a provision listed in sub-paragraph (3) (provisions for the making of determinations, the giving of opinions etc by the SSRO) is exercisable by a committee appointed under paragraph 11.

3

The provisions are—

4

A committee appointed for the purposes of sub-paragraph (2) must consist of three persons appointed by the chair or any other member who has been authorised (generally or specifically) for that purpose.

5

At least one of the members of such a committee must be a person who is not a member or employee of the SSRO.

6

A determination by such a committee—

a

is to be made on the basis of a majority of the committee, and

b

is final.

7

The validity of any act of the SSRO is not affected—

a

by any vacancy among the members, or

b

by any defect in the appointment of a member.