Regulation 18 Arrangements for the exercise of functions

Subject to such directions as may be given by the Secretary of State and, in the case of a District Health Authority in England by the relevant Regional Health Authority, an Authority may make arrangements for the exercise, on behalf of the Authority, of any of its functions by a committee, sub-committee or joint committee appointed by virtue of regulation 17 or by an officer of the Authority, in each case subject to such restrictions and conditions as the Authority thinks fit.