SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 4The Competition and Markets Authority

PART 3The CMA panel

Performance of functions of chair with respect to constitution etc of CMA group

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(1)

A function of the chair that is specified in sub-paragraph (4) may, with the consent of the CMA Board, be exercised on behalf of the chair by—

(a)

a person who is a member of both the CMA panel and the CMA Board, or

(b)

a member of the CMA panel designated by the Secretary of State (whether generally or specifically) for the purposes of this paragraph.

(2)

The consent referred to in sub-paragraph (1) must specify the identity of the person by whom a function of the chair is to be exercised.

(3)

It may be given—

(a)

by reference generally to functions specified in sub-paragraph (4);

(b)

by reference to specific functions, or functions of a particular description;

(c)

by reference generally to CMA groups;

(d)

by reference to specific matters or specific CMA groups, or by reference to matters or CMA groups of a particular description.

(4)

The functions are—

(a)

the chair's functions under paragraph 33 and under this Part of this Schedule;

(b)

the chair's functions by or under any other enactment in respect of the constitution of a CMA group;

(c)

the chair's functions under—

(i)

Schedule 4A to the Gas Act 1986;

(ii)

Schedule 5A to the Electricity Act 1989;

F1(iia)

Schedule 5A to the Electricity (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (SI 1992/231 (NI 1));

(iib)

Schedule 3A to the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (SI 1996/275 (NI 2));

(iii)

Schedule 22 to the Energy Act 2004;

(iv)

Schedule 2 to the Civil Aviation Act 2012.

F2(v)

Schedule 5 to the Financial Services (Banking Reform) Act 2013.