SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 7
The Authority as Competent Authority for Part VI
General
1
This Act applies in relation to the Authority when it is exercising functions under Part VI as the competent authority subject to the following modifications.
The Authority’s general functions
2
In section 2—
a
subsection (4)(a) does not apply to F1Part 6 rules;
b
subsection (4)(c) does not apply to general guidance given in relation to Part VI; and
c
subsection (4)(d) does not apply to functions under Part VI.
Duty to consult
3
Section 8 does not apply.
Rules
4
1
Sections 149, 153, 154 and 156 do not apply.
2
Section 155 has effect as if—
a
the reference in subsection (2)(c) to the general duties of the Authority under section 2 were a reference to its duty under section 73; and
b
section 99 were included in the provisions referred to in subsection (9).
Statements of policy
5
1
Paragraph 5 of Schedule 1 has effect as if the requirement to act through the Authority’s governing body applied also to the exercise of its functions of publishing statements under section 93.
2
Paragraph 1 of Schedule 1 has effect as if section 93 were included in the provisions referred to in sub-paragraph (2)(d).
Penalties
6
Paragraph 16 of Schedule 1 does not apply in relation to penalties under Part VI (for which separate provision is made by section 100).
Fees
7
Paragraph 17 of Schedule 1 does not apply in relation to fees payable under Part VI (for which separate provision is made by section 99).
Exemption from liability in damages
8
Schedule 1 has effect as if—
a
sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 19 were omitted (similar provision being made in relation to the competent authority by section 102); and
b
for the words from the beginning to “(a)” in sub-paragraph (3) of that paragraph, there were substituted “
Sub-paragraph (2) does not apply
”
.