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Schedule 1 — The Civil Service Commission
Part 2 — The Commission
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(b)
the Commission’s income and expenditure and cash flows in the
financial year.
      (4)
The statement must be in compliance with any directions given by the
Minister for the Civil Service with the Treasury’s approval as to—
(a)
the information to be contained in the statement,
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(b)
the manner in which the information is to be presented, or
(c)
the methods and principles according to which the statement is to be
prepared.
      (5)
The Commission must send the statement to the Minister at such time as the
Minister may direct.
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      (6)
The Minister must then send the statement to the Comptroller and Auditor
General.
      (7)
The Comptroller and Auditor General must—
(a)
examine, certify and report on the statement, and
(b)
lay copies of the statement and the report before Parliament (unless
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it has been arranged for the Minister to do so).
Reports
17    (1)
The Commission—
(a)
must, as soon as practicable after the end of each financial year (see
paragraph 18), prepare a report about the carrying out of its
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functions during the year, and
(b)
may, in exceptional cases, prepare a report at any other time about
any matter relating to the carrying out of its functions.
      (2)
As soon as practicable after preparing a report under sub-paragraph (1), the
Commission must give a copy of the report to the Minister for the Civil
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Service and to the First Ministers for Scotland and Wales.
      (3)
The Commission must then publish the report in the way the Commission
thinks appropriate.
      (4)
The Minister for the Civil Service must lay a copy of the report before
Parliament (unless it has been arranged for the Comptroller and Auditor
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General to do so).
      (5)
The First Minister for Scotland must lay a copy of the report before the
Scottish Parliament.
      (6)
The First Minister for Wales must lay a copy of the report before the National
Assembly for Wales.
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Meaning of “financial year”
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For the purposes of paragraphs 16 and 17, each of the following is a
“financial year”—
(a)
the period which begins when section 2 of this Act comes into force
and ends with the following 31 March;
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(b)
each successive period of 12 months.

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Documentary evidence
19    (1)
The application of the Commission’s seal is to be authenticated by the
signature of any of the following—
(a)
a member of the Commission;
(b)
if the Commission’s staff includes a chief executive, the chief
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executive;
(c)
any person authorised (whether generally or specifically) for the
purpose by anyone within sub-paragraph (a) or (b).
      (2)
A document purporting to be duly executed under the Commission’s seal or
signed on its behalf—
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(a)
is to be received in evidence, and
(b)
is to be taken to be executed or signed in that way, unless the
contrary is proved.
      (3)
This paragraph does not extend to Scotland.
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Section 19

Consequential amendments and transitional provision relating to Part 1
Part 1
Consequential amendments to Acts of Parliament
Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967 (c. 13)
1
In Schedule 2, in the note about the Cabinet Office, omit “and Head of the
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Home Civil Service”.
Superannuation Act 1972 (c. 11)
2
In section 2(10) for “home civil service or the diplomatic service” substitute
“civil service of the State”.
House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 24)
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3
In Schedule 1—
(a)
in Part 2, at the appropriate place, insert “The Civil Service
Commission”;
(b)
in Part 3 omit “Civil Service Commissioner”.
Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 25)
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4
In Part 2 of Schedule 1, at the appropriate place, insert “The Civil Service
Commission”.
House of Commons (Administration) Act 1978 (c. 36)
5     (1)
Amend section 2 as follows.

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      (2)
In subsections (2) and (3) for “Home Civil Service” (wherever appearing)
substitute “statutory home civil service”.
      (3)
After subsection (4) insert—
“(5)
“The statutory home civil service” means the civil service (excluding
Her Majesty’s diplomatic service) within the meaning of Chapter 1
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of Part 1 of the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2009 (see
section 1(4) of that Act).”
Civil Service (Management Functions) Act 1992 (c. 61)
6     (1)
Amend section 1 as follows.
      (2)
For subsections (1) and (2) substitute—
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“(1)
This section applies to the functions conferred on the Minister for the
Civil Service by section 3 of the Constitutional Reform and
Governance Act 2009 (management of the civil service, excluding the
diplomatic service).
(2)
The Minister for the Civil Service may, to such extent and subject to
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such conditions as the Minister thinks fit, delegate a function to
which this section applies to any other servant of the Crown.”
      (3)
Omit subsection (5).
      (4)
For the italic cross-heading before section 1 substitute “Civil service (excluding
the diplomatic service)”.
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7
In section 2(1)(a) for “Her Majesty’s Home Civil Service” substitute “the civil
service (excluding the diplomatic service) within the meaning of Chapter 1
of Part 1 of the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2009”.
Government of Wales Act 1998 (c. 38)
8
In paragraph 3(1) and (2) of Schedule 6 for “Her Majesty’s Home Civil
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Service” substitute “the civil service of the State”.
Scotland Act 1998 (c. 46)
9     (1)
Amend section 51 as follows.
      (2)
In subsection (2) for “Home Civil Service” substitute “civil service of the
State”.
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      (3)
For subsection (3) substitute—
“(3)
See Part 1 of the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2009 (in
particular, sections 3 and 4) for provision affecting—
(a)
subsection (1), and
(b)
any other enactment about the appointment of persons
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mentioned in subsection (2).”
      (4)
Omit subsections (4) and (9).
Social Security Contributions (Transfer of Functions, etc.) Act 1999 (c. 2)
10    (1)
Amend section 24 as follows.

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      (2)
In subsection (3)(c)(iii) for “Her Majesty’s Home Civil Service” substitute
“the statutory home civil service”.
      (3)
After subsection (7) insert—
“(8)
In this section “the statutory home civil service” means the civil
service (excluding Her Majesty’s diplomatic service) within the
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meaning of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of the Constitutional Reform and
Governance Act 2009 (see section 1(4) of that Act).”
Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (c. 23)
11    (1)
Amend section 81 as follows.
      (2)
In subsection (7) for “home civil service or diplomatic service” substitute
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“statutory civil service (or any part of it)”.
      (3)
After subsection (7) insert—
“(8)
In subsection (7) “the statutory civil service” means—
(a)
the civil service within the meaning of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of
the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2009 (see
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section 1(4) of that Act), but
(b)
also includes the Government Communications
Headquarters.”
Freedom of Information Act 2000 (c. 36)
12
In Part 6 of Schedule 1 for “The Civil Service Commissioners” substitute
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“The Civil Service Commission”.
Tax Credits Act 2002 (c. 21)
13    (1)
Amend section 52 as follows.
      (2)
In subsection (7) for “Her Majesty’s Home Civil Service” substitute “the
statutory home civil service”.
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      (3)
After subsection (7) insert—
“(8)
In subsection (7) “the statutory home civil service” means the civil
service (excluding Her Majesty’s diplomatic service) within the
meaning of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of the Constitutional Reform and
Governance Act 2009 (see section 1(4) of that Act).”
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Extradition Act 2003 (c. 41)
14    (1)
Amend section 101 as follows.
      (2)
In subsection (5) for “home civil service or diplomatic service” substitute
“statutory civil service (or any part of it)”.
      (3)
After subsection (5) insert—
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“(6)
In subsection (5) “the statutory civil service” means the civil service
within the meaning of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of the Constitutional
Reform and Governance Act 2009 (see section 1(4) of that Act).”

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Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32)
15    (1)
Amend section 52 as follows.
      (2)
In subsections (2) and (9) for “Home Civil Service” substitute “civil service
of the State”.
      (3)
For subsection (3) substitute—
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“(3)
See Part 1 of the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2009 (in
particular, sections 3 and 4) for provision affecting—
(a)
subsection (1), and
(b)
any other enactment about the appointment of persons as
members of the staff of the Welsh Assembly Government.”
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      (4)
Omit subsections (4) and (10).
Police and Justice Act 2006 (c. 48)
16
In paragraph 7(4)(c) of Schedule 1 for “Her Majesty’s Home Civil Service”
substitute “the civil service (excluding Her Majesty’s diplomatic service)
within the meaning of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of the Constitutional Reform and
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Governance Act 2009 (see section 1(4) of that Act).”
Parliament (Joint Departments) Act 2007 (c. 16)
17    (1)
Amend section 3 as follows.
      (2)
In subsection (2) for “Home Civil Service” (wherever appearing) substitute
“statutory home civil service”.
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      (3)
After subsection (3) insert—
“(4)
“The statutory home civil service” means the civil service (excluding
Her Majesty’s diplomatic service) within the meaning of Chapter 1
of Part 1 of the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2009 (see
section 1(4) of that Act).”
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Crossrail Act 2008 (c. 18)
18    (1)
Amend Schedule 12 as follows.
      (2)
In paragraphs 13(3) and 16(2)(a) and (b) for “Her Majesty’s Home Civil
Service” substitute “any part of the statutory home civil service”.
      (3)
In paragraph 20(2), after the definition of “enactment”, insert—
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“the statutory home civil service” means the civil service
(excluding Her Majesty’s diplomatic service) within the
meaning of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of the Constitutional Reform
and Governance Act 2009 (see section 1(4) of that Act);”.
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Consequential amendments to other legislation
Civil Service Orders in Council
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The following are revoked—

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(a)
the Civil Service Order in Council 1995;
(b)
the Civil Service (Amendment) Order in Council 1995;
(c)
the Civil Service (Amendment) Order in Council 1996;
(d)
the Civil Service (Amendment) Order in Council 1997;
(e)
the Civil Service (Amendment) Order in Council 1998;
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(f)
the Civil Service (Amendment) Order in Council 1999;
(g)
the Civil Service (Amendment) Order in Council 2000;
(h)
the Civil Service (Amendment) Order in Council 2001;
(i)
the Civil Service (Amendment) Order in Council 2002;
(j)
the Civil Service (Amendment) Order in Council 2004;
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(k)
the Civil Service (Amendment) Order in Council 2005;
(l)
the Civil Service (Amendment) Order in Council 2007;
(m)
the Civil Service (Amendment) (No. 2) Order in Council 2007;
(n)
the Civil Service (Amendment) (No. 3) Order in Council 2007;
(o)
the Civil Service (Amendment) Order in Council 2008;
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(p)
the Civil Service (Amendment) (No. 2) Order in Council 2008.
Diplomatic Service Orders in Council
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The following are revoked—
(a)
the Diplomatic Service Order in Council 1991;
(b)
the Diplomatic Service (Amendment) Order in Council 1994;
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(c)
the Diplomatic Service (Amendment) (No. 2) Order in Council 1994;
(d)
the Diplomatic Service (Amendment) Order in Council 1995;
(e)
the Diplomatic Service (Amendment) Order in Council 2004;
(f)
the Diplomatic Service (Amendment) Order in Council 2009.
Servants of the Crown (Parliamentary, European Assembly and Northern Ireland Assembly
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Candidature) Order 1987
21
This is revoked.
Revenue and Customs (Complaints and Misconduct) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/3311)
22    (1)
Amend Schedule 1 as follows.
      (2)
For “Head of the Home Civil Service” (wherever appearing) substitute
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“designated permanent secretary”.
      (3)
After paragraph 12(2)(d) insert—
“(da)
after the definition of “the Deputy Chairman” insert—
““the designated permanent secretary” means the
permanent secretary in the civil service of the State
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designated by the Minister for the Civil Service for the
purposes of this Part;”;”.
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In Schedules 3 and 4 for “Head of the Home Civil Service” (wherever
appearing) substitute “designated permanent secretary”.

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Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 (Consequential Provisions and
Modifications) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/242)
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In article 2(2) for “Home Civil Service” substitute “civil service of the State”.
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Definitions
25    (1)
This paragraph applies for the purposes of this Part of this Schedule.
      (2)
A person is a “member of the old commission” if the person is one of Her
Majesty’s Civil Service Commissioners for the purposes of the 1995 Order or
the 1991 Order.
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      (3)
References to “the old commission” are to be read accordingly.
      (4)
A person is “head of the old commission” if the person is the First Civil
Service Commissioner in relation to the old commission.
      (5)
“Commission” has the same meaning as in Chapter 1 of this Part of this Act.
      (6)
“First Commissioner” and “Commissioner” have the same meanings as in
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Schedule 1 to this Act.
      (7)
“The 1995 Order” and “the 1991 Order” mean, respectively, the Civil Service
Order in Council 1995 and the Diplomatic Service Order in Council 1991.
Head of the old commission to become First Commissioner
26    (1)
The person who is head of the old commission immediately before section 2
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of this Act comes into force becomes the First Commissioner on that section
coming into force.
      (2)
Sub-paragraphs (3) and (4) below apply instead of paragraph 2(5) and (6) of
Schedule 1 to this Act.
      (3)
The person holds office as the First Commissioner for a period equal to the
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remaining part of the period for which the person was appointed as head of
the old commission.
      (4)
The other terms on which the person holds office as the First Commissioner
are—
(a)
the same terms as those on which the person held office as head of
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the old commission, or
(b)
if the person agrees, the terms determined by the Minister for the
Civil Service.
      (5)
If those terms provide for the payment of remuneration or allowances or
make provision for a pension, the Commission must make the payments or
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provision accordingly.
      (6)
The person’s becoming First Commissioner as a result of this paragraph is
not an appointment for the purposes of paragraph 2(7) of Schedule 1 to this
Act.