(2) The IOPC is to perform its functions under these Regulations for the general purpose of improving the way in which the Director General’s functions are carried out (including by encouraging the efficient and effective use of resources in the carrying out of those functions).

(3) In carrying out its functions under these Regulations the IOPC must in particular have regard to public confidence in the existence of suitable arrangements with respect to the matters mentioned in regulation 6(2) and with the operation of the arrangements that are in fact maintained with respect to those matters.

(4) The IOPC may do anything which appears to it to be calculated to facilitate, or is incidental or conducive to, the carrying out of its functions under these Regulations.

Efficiency etc. in exercise of functions

6B

The Director General and the IOPC must carry out their functions under these Regulations efficiently and effectively.

Reports to the Secretary of State

Complaints and matters to which, and persons to whom, these Regulations apply

General duties of the Chief Executive

Payment for assistance with investigations

Provision of information to the Director General

Inspection of premises on behalf of the Director General

Duty to keep the complainant informed

Duty to provide information for other persons

Manner in which duties to provide information are to be performed

Exceptions to the duty to keep the complainant informed and to provide information for other persons

Reference of complaints to the Director General

Duties of the Director General on references under regulation 21

Reference of conduct matters to the Director General

Duties of the Director General on references under regulation 32

Reference of DSI matters to the Director General

Duties of the Director General on references under regulation 36

Power of the Director General to determine the form of an investigation

Investigations supervised by the Director General

Investigations managed by the Director General

Investigations by the Director General ...

Investigations by the Director General: power to serve an information notice

Relinquishing the Director General’s supervision or management of an investigation

Action by the Director General in response to an investigation report under regulation 68

Action by the Director General in response to an investigation report under regulation 71

Recommendations by the Director General

Register to be kept by the Director General

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