Section 5B The Standards Committee

(1)

F1There shall be a committee of the Council known as the Standards Committee for the purpose of giving advice and assistance to the Council (whether or not in response to a reference from them) on matters relating to the standards of conduct and performance expected of registrants or those seeking admission to a register.

(2)

The Standards Committee shall be constituted as provided by rules made under this subsection by the Council.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Ss. 3-5C substituted for ss. 3-5 (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(3)-(6) of the amending S.I.) by The Opticians Act 1989 (Amendment) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/848), art. 4(2) (with Sch. 2)