(1) The PRA must prepare and publish a statement of policy in relation to the appointment of members of its statutory panels.
(2) The statement must provide information about -
(a) the process adopted for making appointments;
(b) matters considered in determining who is appointed.
(3) The statement may provide whatever other information in relation to the making of appointments that the PRA considers appropriate.
(4) The PRA may alter or replace a statement published under this section.
(5) The PRA must publish a statement as altered or replaced under subsection (4).
(6) Before publishing a statement under this section the PRA must -
(a) consult the Treasury about the proposed statement, and
(b) have regard to any representations the Treasury make in response to the consultation.
(7) Publication under this section is to be made in such manner as the PRA considers best designed to bring the statement to the attention of the public.
(8) In this section "statutory panel" means a panel est
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