Regulation 10 National lists of accountable officers

(1)

Each designated body—

(a)

in England must as soon as is practicable notify the CQC in writing of—

(i)

any nomination or appointment by it of an accountable officer, or

(ii)

the removal from office by it of an accountable officer; or

(b)

in Scotland must as soon as is practicable notify HIS in writing of—

(i)

any nomination or appointment by it of an accountable officer, or

(ii)

the removal from office by it of an accountable officer.

(2)

Where the nomination or appointment of an accountable officer, or removal from office of an accountable officer, is by a group of designated bodies, notification under paragraph (1) may be undertaken by the designated body or undertaking of which the accountable officer is or was an employee or officer, on behalf of the group.

(3)

The CQC must compile, maintain and publish from time to time, in such manner as it sees fit, a list of accountable officers of designated bodies in England.

(4)

HIS must compile, maintain and publish from time to time, in such manner as it sees fit, a list of accountable officers of designated bodies in Scotland.