27Sentence management panels

27 Sentence management panels (1) There are to be one or more sentence management panels. (2) The functions of a sentence management panel are— (a) to determine the classification of prisoners; and (b) to develop a sentence plan for each prisoner; and (c) to determine or vary the placement of each prisoner. (3) A sentence management panel consists of members appointed by the Secretary. (4) A member of a sentence management panel holds office on the terms and conditions determined by the Secretary. (5) In carrying out its functions, a sentence management panel must— (a) meet with such frequency as is necessary; and (b) establish its own procedures for the operation of the sentence management panel; and (c) establish and maintain the records. (6) The Secretary may at any time— (a) carry out any of the functions of a sentence management panel; or (b) vary a decision made by a sentence management panel in relation to a prisoner's classification; or (c) vary any of the procedures for the operation of a sentence management panel.