(1)There is to be a body corporate known as the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (“IPSA”).
(2)Schedule 1 (which makes provision about the IPSA, and in particular provides for its administration functions to be carried out by its chief executive in accordance with paragraph 17 of that Schedule) has effect.
[F1(3)There is to be an officer known as the Compliance Officer for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (“the Compliance Officer”).
(4)Schedule 2 (which makes provision about the Compliance Officer) has effect.]
(5)There is to be a committee known as the Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (“the Committee”).
(6)Schedule 3 (which makes provision about the Committee) has effect.
Textual Amendments
F1S. 3(3)(4) substituted (19.4.2010) by Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010 (c. 25), ss. 26(1), 52; S.I. 2010/1277, art. 2(a)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1For expiry of s. 3(3)(4) see s. 15
Commencement Information
I1S. 3 partly in force; s. 3 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 14(3); s. 3(1)(2) in force at 12.10.2009 by S.I. 2009/2500, art. 2; s. 3(5)(6) in force at 26.10.2009 by S.I. 2009/2612, art. 2
(1)In carrying out its functions the IPSA must have regard to the principle that it should act in a way which is efficient, cost-effective and transparent.
(2)In carrying out its functions the IPSA must have regard to the principle that members of the House of Commons should be supported in efficiently, cost-effectively and transparently carrying out their Parliamentary functions.]
Textual Amendments
F2S. 3A inserted (7.5.2010) by Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010 (c. 25), ss. 28(2), 52; S.I. 2010/1277, art. 3(b)