35 Studies at request of bodies subject to audit.E+W
(1)The Commission may, at the request of the body concerned, promote or undertake studies designed to improve economy, efficiency and effectiveness in the management or operations of any body subject to audit.
(2)Before making the request the body shall consult—
(a)such associations of employees, or
(b)in the case of a health service body, such other organisations,
as appear to it to be appropriate.
[F1(2A)Before exercising the power of the Greater London Authority to make a request under subsection (1) above, the Mayor of London shall consult the London Assembly.]
(3)The Commission shall charge the body such fees for services provided under this section as will cover the full cost of providing them.
[F2(4)This section does not apply in relation to the bodies specified in section 33(8).]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 35(2A) inserted (8.5.2000 for specified purposes and otherwise 3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 133(2), Sch. 8 para. 9 (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 1999/3434, arts. 3, 4
F2S. 35(4) inserted (1.4.2004) by Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003 (c. 43), s. 199(1)(4), Sch. 9 para. 12(8); S.I. 2004/759, art. 9