Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Act 2024

Agreements between AHRRA and public bodies relating to performance by public bodies of functions of AHRRA

125. (1) If any function of the AHRRA should, in its opinion, be performed (whether generally or in a particular case) by a public body and that body is able and willing to perform the function, the public body and the AHRRA may enter into an agreement for the public body to perform the function on the AHRRA’s behalf.

(2) If an agreement is entered into for a public body to perform a function of the AHRRA, the public body may—

(a) perform the function on the AHRRA’s behalf in accordance with the agreement, and

(b) do any act or thing relating to the performance of that function that the AHRRA would be authorised by law to do if it performed the function.

(3) An agreement under this section may contain terms and conditions relating to—

(a) the extent to which the period for which the public body is authorised to perform the function of the AHRRA,

(b) the making of payments or the transfer of financial responsibility, and

(c) such other matters as are considered necessary to give effect to the agreement.

(4) An agreement under this section may provide for charges payable by the AHRRA to the public body.