Regulation 5 Functions of the scheme operator

(1)

The scheme operator must operate the financial assistance scheme in accordance with the requirements of these Regulations.

(2)

The scheme operator must—

(a)

establish the eligibility criteria for the financial assistance scheme in accordance with regulation 10;

(b)

provide a service to—

(i)

advise enquiring candidates about the scope and parameters of the financial assistance scheme, and

(ii)

assist candidates with the process of applying for financial assistance under the financial assistance scheme;

(c)

determine whether applications received meet the established eligibility criteria in sub-paragraph (a);

(d)

allocate the financial assistance to which a candidate is or may be eligible;

(e)

make arrangements for the payment and distribution of the approved financial assistance;

(f)

ensure, as far as reasonably practicable, that appropriate safeguards are put in place to protect from any fraudulent applications and avoid any erroneous payments being made from the financial assistance scheme;

(g)

take reasonable steps to promote and raise public awareness of the financial assistance scheme and how it may be accessed.