# The Residential Family Centres (Wales) Regulations 2003, Regulation 7: Fitness of manager


(1) A person must not manage a residential family centre unless he or she is fit to do so.
(2) A person is not fit to manage a residential family centre unless—
(a) the person is of suitable integrity and good character to manage the residential family centre;
(b) having regard to the size of the residential family centre, the statement of purpose, and the number and needs of the residents —
(i) the person has the qualifications, skills and experience necessary to manage the centre; and
(ii) the person is physically and mentally fit to do so;
(c) full and satisfactory information is available in relation to the person —
(i) in respect of each matter specified in paragraphs 1 to 6 of Schedule 2;
(ii) where paragraph (3) applies, in respect of each matter specified in paragraphs 1 and 3 to 7 of Schedule 2;
(iii) and further, where paragraph (3) applies, in a written report of a check on the lists maintained pursuant to section 1 of the Protection of Children Act 1999 and regulations made under section 218 of the Education Reform Act 1988.
(3) This paragraph applies where an individual has applied for a certificate referred to in paragraph 2 of Schedule 2 but the certificate has not been issued.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2003/781/regulation/7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/residential-family-centres-wales-regulations-2003/regulation-7
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