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Part 2: Proposals for new initial condition E7 - Effective governance

Published 06 February 2025

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Introduction

Proposals:

Proposal 1: Introduce a new initial condition E7 for effective governance

Proposal 2: Direct assessment of a set of governing documents at registration

Proposal 3: A clear and comprehensive business plan

Proposal 4: Key individuals have sufficient knowledge and expertise

Proposal 5: Include the requirement that the individuals responsible for running the provider must be ‘fit and proper’

Proposal 6: Requirement for a provider to have comprehensive arrangements to prevent, detect and stop fraud and inappropriate use of public funds

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Annexes:

Annex A: List of consultation questions

Annex B: Alternative options considered

Annex C: Part A of proposed condition E7 and related guidance

Annex D: Part B of proposed condition E7 and related guidance

Annex E: Part C of proposed condition E7 and related guidance

Annex F: Part D of proposed condition E7 and related guidance

Annex G: Part E of proposed condition E7 and related guidance
Published 06 February 2025
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