PART 2

CLIMATE CHANGE

Functions of advisory body: reports and advice

Advisory body
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1
The Welsh Ministers may by regulations—
a
establish a body corporate to exercise the functions of the advisory body under this Part, or
b
designate a person to be the advisory body for the purposes of this Part.
2
The regulations may designate a person only if the person exercises functions of a public nature.
3
If no regulations under subsection (1) are in force, the advisory body is the Committee on Climate Change established under section 32 of the Climate Change Act 2008 (c. 27).
4
Regulations under subsection (1)(a) may, in particular, include provision about—
a
the status and membership of the body established by the regulations;
b
the employment of staff by the body;
c
remuneration, allowances and pensions for members and staff;
d
the organisation and procedure of the body;
e
reports and accounts (including audit).
5
Regulations under subsection (1)(a) may enable the Welsh Ministers to give directions to the body in relation to the matters mentioned in subsection (4).
6
Regulations under subsection (1) may make incidental, supplementary, consequential, transitional or saving provision, which may include provision amending, repealing or revoking an enactment.