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[F1Further functions of AuthorityE+W

Textual Amendments

F1Ss. 30ZA, 30ZB and preceding cross-heading inserted (1.10.2005) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 43(2), 105(3); S.I. 2005/2714, art. 2(c) (with Sch. 2 para. 8)

30ZADuty to consult CouncilE+W

(1)It shall be the duty of the Authority to consult the Council in relation to the exercise of each of its functions, except where—

(a)the Council has indicated to the Authority (whether specifically or generally) that it does not wish to be consulted; or

(b)the Authority considers that it would be clearly inappropriate to consult the Council.

(2)That duty is in addition to any duty on the Authority to consult the Council which is provided for elsewhere.

30ZBCopies of noticesE+W

Where the Authority is required by any provision of this Act to publish a notice or any other document, it shall send a copy of the document to the Council.

X1[30AF2Determination of disputes by [F3the Authority].U.K.

(1)In this section “relevant dispute” means a dispute which, by virtue of any provision of this Act, may be referred to [F3the Authority] for determination under this section.

(2)The practice and procedure to be followed in connection with the reference to [F3the Authority] of any relevant dispute shall be such as [F3it] considers appropriate.

(3)Where [F3the Authority] determines any dispute under this section [F3it] shall give [F3its] reasons for reaching [F3its] decision with respect to the dispute.

(4)On making a determination under this section [F3the Authority] may include such incidental, supplemental and consequential provision (including provision requiring either party to pay a sum in respect of the costs or expenses incurred by [F3the Authority]) as [F3it] considers appropriate.

(5)A determination under this section—

(a)shall be final; and

(b)shall be enforceable as if it were a judgment of [F4the county court], in so far as it includes such provision as to costs or expenses as is mentioned in subsection (4) above.

(6)[F3The Authority] shall not determine any relevant dispute which is the subject of proceedings before, or with respect to which judgment has been given by, any court.

(7)In including in any determination under this section any provision as to costs or expenses, [F3the Authority] shall have regard to the conduct and means of the parties and any other relevant circumstances.]]

Editorial Information

X1The insertion of the new cross-heading "Further functions of Authority" in Pt. II Chapter III gives rise to a change in the structure of this legislation on SLD which breaks the continuity of historical versions of the existing provisions which are now brought under that new heading.

Textual Amendments

F3Words in Act substituted (1.4.2006) by virtue of Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 36(2), 105(3); S.I. 2005/2714, art. 4(c)

F4Words in s. 30A(5) substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 9 para. 52; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(c) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

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