Section 120 Delegation of Commission functionsI1

England and Wales Not yet in force

(1)

The functions of the Commission under section 117(2) or 119 may be exercised by a person designated by the Commission.

(2)

A designation under this section may be for some or all purposes of the function.

(3)

A person designated under this section must—

(a)

comply with directions given by the Commission, and

(b)

have regard to guidance given by the Commission.

(4)

A designation under this section may be revoked.

(5)

The delegation of a function does not affect—

(a)

the Commission’s ability to exercise the function, or

(b)

the Commission’s responsibility for the exercise of the function.

(6)

The Commission may pay to any person by whom any function is exercisable by virtue of subsection (1)—

(a)

amounts it considers appropriate for the purpose of meeting expenditure incurred or to be incurred by that person in, or in connection with, the exercise of that function;

(b)

such remuneration as it may determine.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: S. 120 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 148(2)