Section 188 Selection on a non-competitive basisI1I2

The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about the selection by the GEMA, otherwise than on a competitive basis, of the person who is to be the code manager in relation to a designated document.

Regulations under this section may make provision by reference to a determination by the GEMA or to the opinion of the GEMA as to any matter.

Regulations under this section must make provision so as to ensure that a person (“P”) may not be selected to be the code manager in relation to a designated document unless the GEMA is satisfied that P would not, if selected, have a financial or other interest likely to prejudice the discharge by P of the functions of code manager.

The provision that may be made by virtue of subsection (1) includes provision for the selection by the GEMA of a person (other than an individual) formed by the GEMA.