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Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. I modified (18.11.2003 so far as relating to E. and so far as relating to a best value authority in W. mentioned in s. 101(7), 27.11.2003 so far as relating to a best value authority in W., other than one mentioned in s. 101(7)) by Local Government Act 2003 (c. 26), ss. 101, 128(3)(b), 128(4)(c), 128(5), 128(6); S.I. 2003/2938, art. 2(b) (with art. 8 Sch.); S.I. 2003/3034, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I
(1) Section 70 of the M1Deregulation and Contracting Out Act 1994 (contracting out functions of local authorities) shall apply in relation to functions of any [F1relevant] best value authority (other than excluded functions within the meaning of section 71) as it applies in relation to certain functions of local authorities.
(2)An order under section 70 as applied by subsection (1) above may be made only—
(a)by the Secretary of State, and
(b)if he considers the order necessary or expedient for the purpose of permitting or facilitating compliance with the requirements of this Part.
[F2(3)In this section “relevant best value authority” means a best value authority which is not a local authority for the purposes of section 70 of the Deregulation and Contracting Out Act 1994.]
Textual Amendments
F1Word in s. 18(1) inserted (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), ss. 239(5)(a), 245(5); S.I. 2008/917, art. 2(1)(u) (with art. 6(6))
F2S. 18(3) inserted (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), ss. 239(5)(b), 245(5); S.I. 2008/917, art. 2(1)(u) (with art. 6(6))
Commencement Information
I1S. 18 wholly in force at 27.7.2000; s. 18 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 27; s. 18 in force (E.W.) at 27.9.1999 by S.I. 1999/2169, art. 3(1); s. 18 in force at 27.7.2000 in so far as not already in force see s. 27
Marginal Citations