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Section 71 Supplementary provision where Panel replaces single appointed personF4I1

England, Wales and Scotland

(1)

Subsections (2) and (3) apply where this Chapter applies as the result of a decision under section 62(2).

(2)

F1An appointed person —

(a)

may be appointed under section 65(1)(a) or 68(2) as a member of the Panel, and

(b)

if a member of the Panel, may be appointed under section 65(1)(b) or 69(2) to chair the Panel.

(3)

The Panel may, so far as it thinks appropriate, decide to treat things done by or in relation to F2an appointed person in proceedings under Chapter 3 on the application as done by or in relation to the Panel.

(4)

Where the Panel makes a decision under subsection (3), the lead member is under a duty to ensure that the membership of the Panel has the necessary knowledge of the proceedings under Chapter 3 on the application.

F3(5)

In this section “appointed person” means a person appointed to handle the application under Chapter 3.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Words in s. 71(2) substituted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 13 para. 28(2); S.I. 2012/628, art. 7(a)

F2

Words in s. 71(3) substituted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 13 para. 28(3); S.I. 2012/628, art. 7(a)

F3

S. 71(5) inserted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 13 para. 28(4); S.I. 2012/628, art. 7(a)

F4

Words in s. 71 heading substituted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 13 para. 28(5); S.I. 2012/628, art. 7(a)

Commencement

I1

S. 71 in force at 1.3.2010 by S.I. 2010/101, art. 3(d) (with art. 6)