SCHEDULEBSL ADVISER
BSL adviser
1
The Welsh Ministers must be satisfied that the person appointed as BSL adviser—
(a)
is able to communicate effectively in BSL, and
(b)
has appropriate personal understanding of the experiences of BSL signers.
2
In order to be satisfied as to the matters referred to in paragraph 1, the Welsh Ministers must seek the advice of a BSL signer.
3
The person appointed as BSL adviser holds office in accordance with the terms of the appointment.
4
The Welsh Ministers may pay remuneration, expenses and allowances to the BSL adviser.
5
The Welsh Ministers may pay—
(a)
pensions to, or in respect of, the BSL adviser;
(b)
amounts for or towards provision of pensions to, or in respect of, persons who have been the BSL adviser.
6
The Welsh Ministers may provide the BSL adviser with such staff, accommodation, equipment and other facilities as the Welsh Ministers consider necessary for the exercise of the BSL adviser’s functions.
Panel
7
Before appointing a person as a member of the panel, the Welsh Ministers must consult the BSL adviser.
8
A person appointed as a member of the panel holds office in accordance with the terms of the appointment.
9
The Welsh Ministers may pay remuneration, expenses and allowances to a person appointed as a member of the panel.