Part 2Regulation of Social Housing

Chapter 7Enforcement powers

Suspension and removal of officers F1of non-profit registered providers

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I1269Appointment of new officers

1

The regulator may by order appoint a person as an officer of a non-profit registered provider—

a

to replace an officer removed by order under section 266,

b

where there are no officers, or

c

if the regulator thinks an additional officer is necessary for the proper management of the body's affairs.

2

The regulator may appoint more than a minority of the officers of a registered provider only if—

a

the provider has fewer officers than required by its constitution, or

b

its constitution does not specify a minimum number of officers.

3

Subsection (1) overrides any restriction on eligibility or numbers of officers imposed by the body's constitution.

4

An order appointing an officer shall specify the period for which, and the terms on which, the office is to be held; but—

a

on expiry the regulator may by order renew the appointment, and

b

the officer may resign or retire in accordance with the registered provider's constitution.

5

An officer appointed by order has the same rights, powers and obligations as an officer appointed under the registered provider's constitution.

6

The regulator may exercise the power in subsection (1) in respect of a registered charity only if—

a

a condition in section 274 is satisfied, and

b

the regulator has consulted the Charity Commission.