Part 2

Accommodation Centres

Operation of centres

Advisory Groups
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1
The Secretary of State shall appoint a group (to be known as an Accommodation Centre Advisory Group) for each accommodation centre.
2
The Secretary of State may by regulations—
a
confer functions on Advisory Groups;
b
make provision about the constitution and proceedings of Advisory Groups.
3
Regulations under subsection (2)(a) must, in particular, provide for members of an accommodation centre’s Advisory Group—
a
to visit the centre;
b
to hear complaints made by residents of the centre;
c
to report to the Secretary of State.
4
The manager of an accommodation centre must permit a member of the centre’s Advisory Group on request—
a
to visit the centre at any time;
b
to visit any resident of the centre at any time, provided that the resident consents.
5
A member of an Advisory Group shall hold and vacate office in accordance with the terms of his appointment (which may include provision about retirement, resignation or dismissal).
6
The Secretary of State may—
a
defray expenses of members of an Advisory Group;
b
make facilities available to members of an Advisory Group.
Pt. 2 applied (with modifications) (25.2.2008) by The Independent Police Complaints Commission (Immigration and Asylum Enforcement Functions) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/212), regs. 1, 5(a), Sch. 1