PART 2CLIMATE CHANGE

Functions of advisory body: reports and advice

44Advisory body

1

The Welsh Ministers may by regulations—

a

establish a body corporate to exercise the functions of the advisory body under this Part, or

b

designate a person to be the advisory body for the purposes of this Part.

2

The regulations may designate a person only if the person exercises functions of a public nature.

3

If no regulations under subsection (1) are in force, the advisory body is the Committee on Climate Change established under section 32 of the Climate Change Act 2008 (c. 27).

4

Regulations under subsection (1)(a) may, in particular, include provision about—

a

the status and membership of the body established by the regulations;

b

the employment of staff by the body;

c

remuneration, allowances and pensions for members and staff;

d

the organisation and procedure of the body;

e

reports and accounts (including audit).

5

Regulations under subsection (1)(a) may enable the Welsh Ministers to give directions to the body in relation to the matters mentioned in subsection (4).

6

Regulations under subsection (1) may make incidental, supplementary, consequential, transitional or saving provision, which may include provision amending, repealing or revoking an enactment.