Schedule 1: The Office for Environmental Protection Delegation to members, committees and employees
Paragraph 10 gives the OEP the power to delegate any of its functions other than the approval of key documents, reports and advice to Ministers, and key decisions related to the enforcement function. Functions other than these may be delegated to a member, employee or committee, in accordance with a delegation policy that it will determine. This provides the body with adequate independence to delegate functions without interference from Ministers and ensures that decisions can be taken at the most appropriate level.