Scheme of Administration
SECTION 14
CHILDREN'S PANEL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Constitution
1. The Committee shall comprise seven members as follows:-
Two Members appointed by the Council.
Five members appointed by Scottish Ministers.
Chairman
2. The Chairman of the Committee shall be appointed by Scottish Ministers from within their five appointments, and the Chairman
must reside in the Scottish Borders.
Quorum
3. Three members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum.
Functions Referred
4. The following functions, in terms of the Children (Scotland) Act 1995, shall stand referred to the Committee:-
(1) The submission of names, following the recruitment process, of possible Children's Panel members to Scottish Ministers.
(2) To advise Scottish Ministers as required on the suitability of persons referred to them as potential members.
(3) To advise Scottish Ministers on such matters relating to the general administration of Panels as they may refer to the
CPAC, to include:-
(i) the action to be taken in any circumstances which may cast doubt on the fitness of a Panel member to serve;
(ii) the extent to which any further training for Panel members may be needed;
(iii) working closely with the Children's Panel Chairman and the Authority Reporter to ensure the efficient and effective
working of the Children's Hearing System.
(4) CPAC Members to attend Children's hearings to observe Panel members according to agreed criteria, and participate in giving
feedback to those Panel members.
Functions Delegated
5. All functions referred to the Committee.
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