45Duties of accreditation authority

45 Duties of accreditation authority

45 Duties of accreditation authority

An accreditation scheme must provide for the accreditation authority—

(a) to act in the public interest in the exercise of its functions, and

(b) to exercise its functions independently, fairly and with honesty and integrity, and

(c) to avoid and manage conflicts of interest, and

(d) to ensure the accreditation scheme keeps up with changes in industry practice and legal requirements, and

(e) to ensure that its staff are appropriately trained and act in accordance with the accreditation scheme.