Editing Non-departmental public body (section)

==Types of body==
The UK Government classifies bodies into four main types. The Scottish Government also has a fifth category: [[NHS Scotland|NHS bodies]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Government/public-bodies/about/Categories |title=Public bodies: Public body information: NDPB Categories |publisher=[[Scottish Government]] |access-date=10 September 2014}}</ref>

===Advisory NDPBs===
These bodies consist of boards which advise ministers on particular policy areas. They are often supported by a small secretariat from the parent department, and any expenditure is paid for by that department.

===Executive NDPBs===
These bodies usually deliver a particular public service and are overseen by a board rather than ministers.  Appointments are made by ministers following the Code of Practice of the [[Commissioner for Public Appointments]]. They employ their own staff and allocate their own budgets.

===Tribunal NDPBs===
{{main|Tribunals in the United Kingdom}}
These bodies have jurisdiction over an area of the [[law]]. They are coordinated by [[His Majesty's Courts and Tribunals Service]], an [[executive agency]] of the [[Ministry of Justice]], and supervised by the [[Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council]], itself an NDPB sponsored by the Ministry of Justice.

===Independent monitoring boards===
{{Main|Independent monitoring board}}
These bodies were formerly known as "boards of visitors" and are responsible for the state of prisons, their administration, and the treatment of prisoners. The [[Home Office]] is responsible for their costs and has to note all expenses.