art 3 Purpose and functions of HPW
(1) HPW is established for the purpose of undertaking functions in relation to health care professions and health care support workers. (2) The functions of HPW shall be such as to enable it to— (a) on behalf of the Assembly— (i) promote and advise on the quality and provision of education, training and practice, (ii) undertake the functions of a local supervising authority pursuant to article 42(1)(b) and article 43 of the Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001 , (iii) undertake functions under section 63 (except those relating to the making of subordinate legislation) of the Health Services and Public Health Act 1968 ; (b) enter into arrangements with the Health Professions Council for carrying out functions on behalf of that Council in relation to Wales; (c) enter into arrangements with the Nursing and Midwifery Council for carrying out functions on behalf of that Council in relation to Wales; (d) enter into arrangements with any other body for carrying out functions on behalf of that body in relation to Wales; and (e) carry out such arrangements. (3) HPW shall undertake its functions with effect from the operational date (4) Anything authorised or required to be done by HPW may be done by any member or member of staff of HPW who, or any committee or sub-committee of HPW which, is authorised for the purpose by HPW (whether generally or specially). (5) HPW may charge such fees as it considers appropriate for any services which it provides in discharging any function. (6) HPW may do anything which it considers necessary or expedient for the purpose of, or in connection with, the exercise of its functions. (7) The validity of any proceedings of HPW shall not be affected by— (a) any vacancy in the office of chair or other member, (b) any defect in a person’s appointment as chair or other member, or (c) the composition for the time being of the membership of HPW.