SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 1Further provision about the Commissioner for Patient Safety

Regulations about appointment and operation

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1

The Secretary of State may by regulations make such provision as the Secretary of State considers appropriate with regard to the appointment and operation of the Commissioner.

2

Regulations under sub-paragraph (1) may (among other things) contain provision for and about—

a

the Commissioner's terms of office;

b

remuneration or other benefits;

c

the provision of financial or other assistance, including staff, accommodation, equipment or other facilities, for the Commissioner;

d

requirements to prepare business plans;

e

requirements to prepare reports;

f

requirements to lay documents before Parliament;

g

requirements to provide documents to the Secretary of State or other persons specified in the regulations;

h

the conferring of functions on other persons in relation to the Commissioner;

i

the appointment of a board to provide advice to the Commissioner.