The Secretary of State shall appoint a group (to be known as an Accommodation Centre Advisory Group) for each accommodation centre.
The Secretary of State may by regulations—
confer functions on Advisory Groups;
make provision about the constitution and proceedings of Advisory Groups.
Regulations under subsection (2)(a) must, in particular, provide for members of an accommodation centre's Advisory Group—
to visit the centre;
to hear complaints made by residents of the centre;
to report to the Secretary of State.
The manager of an accommodation centre must permit a member of the centre's Advisory Group on request—
to visit the centre at any time;
to visit any resident of the centre at any time, provided that the resident consents.
A member of an Advisory Group shall hold and vacate office in accordance with the terms of his appointment (which may include provision about retirement, resignation or dismissal).
The Secretary of State may—
defray expenses of members of an Advisory Group;
make facilities available to members of an Advisory Group.