Regulation 10 Functions of the Commission

(1)

The Commission may—

(a)

administer schemes relating to the payment, to chairmen and non-executive members of relevant bodies, of remuneration and allowances falling to be determined by the Secretary of State;

(b)

publish or otherwise make available information as to the terms and conditions applying to chairmen and non-executive members of relevant bodies, including information as to such remuneration and allowances;

(c)

assist the Secretary of State in connection with the implementation of decisions as to the payment of such remuneration and allowances;

(d)

advise the Secretary of State in connection with the payment of such allowances to such persons;

(e)

advise the Secretary of State generally on matters relating to appointments to—

(i)

relevant bodies;

(ii)

NHS foundation trusts; or

(iii)

bodies which fall within paragraph (3).

(2)

For the purposes of paragraph (1), “relevant body” means a body in relation to which a direction may be given under section 58, 60 or 61 of the Act.

(3)

A body falls within this paragraph if arrangements providing for the Commission to assist in the exercise of any power relating to appointment of the body’s chairman, or any non-executive member of the body, may be entered into under section 63(4) of the Act.