Regulation 2 Amendment of the Fostering Services Regulations 2002

Regulation 24 of the Fostering Services Regulations 2002^f1 is amended as follows.

In paragraph (6), for “A” substitute “Subject to paragraph (6A), a”.

After paragraph (6), insert—

“(6A)

Where—

(a)

a member of the fostering panel holds office as a member of that fostering panel pursuant to paragraph (3)(b)(i) and is in a second consecutive term of office as a member of that fostering panel, and

(b)

that term of office is due to expire on or after 31st March 2008,

that member may continue to hold office as a member of that fostering panel for a further period not exceeding twelve months.”