Regulation 7 Fitness of manager

(1)

A person shall not manage a residential family centre unless he is fit to do so.

(2)

A person is not fit to manage a residential family centre unless—

(a)

he is of integrity and good character;

(b)

having regard to the size of the residential family centre, the statement of purpose, and the number and needs of the residents—

(i)

he has the qualifications, skills and experience necessary to manage the centre; and

(ii)

he is physically and mentally fit to do so;

(c)

he provides in relation to himself full and satisfactory information in respect of each of the matters listed in Schedule 2.

Notes on the whole SI

F1: 2000 c. 14. These powers are exercisable by the appropriate Minister, who is defined in section 121(1) of the 2000 Act, in relation to England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, as the Secretary of State, and in relation to Wales, as the National Assembly for Wales. “Prescribed” and “regulations” are defined in section 121(1) of that Act.
F2: See section 22(9) of the 2000 Act for the requirement to consult.