(1) Generally, performance of the energy ombudsman's functions is funded by fees imposed on each scheme member.
Note--
Under section 70, the functions may, in particular circumstances, also be funded by supplementary fees.
(2) The fees are--
(a) a fee (the membership fee) for being a scheme member during all or part of a financial year; and
(b) a fee (the user-pays fee) for the member's costs for the performance of the energy ombudsman's functions.
(3) The membership fee and the user-pays fee must be paid to the energy ombudsman office.