PART 9CO-OPERATION AND JOINT WORKING BY THE REGULATORY BODIES ETC.
I1180Delegating functions to another regulatory body
1
A regulatory body may delegate any of its relevant functions to the other regulatory body if they agree that such a delegation—
a
will have a positive effect on the manner in which the function is to be exercised, or
b
will assist the delegating body in achieving its general objectives.
2
But a function must not be delegated to the other regulatory body if the other body thinks that such a delegation may be detrimental to—
a
the manner in which the other body exercises its functions, or
b
the achievement of the other body's general objectives.
3
Despite subsection (1), SCW may not delegate—
a
its rule-making functions, or
b
its functions relating to fitness to practise proceedings.
4
A delegation under subsection (1) may be on such terms and conditions (including terms as to payment) as may be agreed between the regulatory bodies.
5
A function may be delegated under subsection (1) wholly or to any lesser extent as may be agreed by the regulatory bodies.
6
A delegation under subsection (1) does not affect—
a
any liability or responsibility of the body delegating the function for its exercise, nor
b
the ability of that body to exercise that function or make other arrangements in relation to it.