Part II APPOINTMENTMENT AND REGULATION OF UNDERTAKERS

CHAPTER III PROTECTION OF CUSTOMERS ETC..

F1Further functions of Authority

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Ss. 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 Council

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 notices

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.

X130AF2Determination of disputes by F4the Authority.

1

In this section “relevant dispute” means a dispute which, by virtue of any provision of this Act, may be referred to F4the Authority for determination under this section.

2

The practice and procedure to be followed in connection with the reference to F4the Authority of any relevant dispute shall be such as F4it considers appropriate.

3

Where F4the Authority determines any dispute under this section F4it shall give F4its reasons for reaching F4its decision with respect to the dispute.

4

On making a determination under this section F4the 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 F4the Authority) as F4it considers appropriate.

5

A determination under this section—

a

shall be final; and

b

shall be enforceable as if it were a judgment of F3the county court, in so far as it includes such provision as to costs or expenses as is mentioned in subsection (4) above.

6

F4The 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, F4the Authority shall have regard to the conduct and means of the parties and any other relevant circumstances.