Greater London Authority Act 1999

97 Emergencies and disasters. E+W+S

(1) Where—

(a) the Authority has made calculations in accordance with subsections (4) to (7) of section 85 above (whether originally or by way of substitute), and

(b) the Mayor is of the opinion that, because of an emergency or disaster involving destruction of or danger to life or property, it is appropriate to recalculate any component [F1 council tax] requirements,

the Authority may make calculations in substitution in relation to the year in accordance with those subsections.

(2) None of the substitute calculations shall have any effect if they involve—

(a) any change in the sums paid or to be paid to any of the functional bodies otherwise than out of the aggregate specified in subsection (2) of section 102 below; or

(b) any change in the Authority’s consolidated [F2 council tax] requirement for the year.

(3) Any substitute calculations under this section shall be made in accordance with Schedule 7 to this Act.

Textual Amendments

F1 Words in s. 97(1)(b) substituted (3.12.2011) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 7 para. 37(a); S.I. 2011/2896, art. 2(i)

F2 Words in s. 97(2)(b) substituted (3.12.2011) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 7 para. 37(b); S.I. 2011/2896, art. 2(i)

Commencement Information

I1 S. 97 wholly in force at 3.7.2000; s. 97 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 425(2); s. 97(1)(2) in force at 12.1.2000 by S.I. 1999/3434, art. 2 (subject to transitional provisions in Sch. 1 Tables 1, 2); s. 97(3) in force at 3.7.2000 by S.I. 1999/3434, art. 4