SCHEDULE 1 Children's Commissioner
Children Act 2004 (2004 c 31) | Legislation

SCHEDULE 1 Children's Commissioner

Section 1

Status

1

(1)     The Children's Commissioner is to be a corporation sole.

(2)     The Children's Commissioner is not to be regarded as the servant or agent of the Crown or as enjoying any status, immunity or privilege of the Crown; and his property is not to be regarded as property of, or property held on behalf of, the Crown.

General powers

2

(1)     The Children's Commissioner may do anything which appears to him to be necessary or expedient for the purpose of, or in connection with, the exercise of his functions.

(2)     In particular he may—

(a)     co-operate with other public authorities in the United Kingdom;

(b)     enter into contracts; and

(c)     acquire, hold and dispose of any property.

Appointment and tenure of office

3

(1)     The Children's Commissioner is to be appointed by the Secretary of State.

(2)     The Secretary of State must [take reasonable steps to] involve children in the appointment of the Children's Commissioner.

(3)     Subject to the provisions of this paragraph, a person shall hold and vacate office as the Children's Commissioner in accordance with the terms and conditions of his appointment

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