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Explanatory note

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(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order makes provision in connection with the abolition of the Standards Board for England (‘the Board’) on the abolition date of 1st April 2012.

Article 3 transfers all property, rights and liabilities from the Board to the Secretary of State.

Article 4 terminates the employment contracts of staff of the Board, and article 5 terminates the terms of appointment of members of the Board.

Article 6 substitutes the Secretary of State for the Board in respect of certain ongoing legal proceedings.

An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no impact on business or the private or voluntary sectors is foreseen.