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After section 22 of the 1987 Act there shall be inserted the following section—
(1)In this section “housing co-operative” has the meaning given in subsection (1) of section 22 except that the reference in that subsection to the Secretary of State’s approval shall be construed as a reference to his approval in relation to the purposes of this section.
(2)On an application by a housing co-operative a local authority shall make an agreement with them for the performance by that housing co-operative, on such terms as may be provided in the agreement, of the local authority’s functions under section 17(1) relating to the management of houses which are subject to the agreement.
(3)Before making such an agreement the local authority shall satisfy themselves that the housing co-operative—
(a)have the approval of the Secretary of State;
(b)are able to perform the functions competently and efficiently;
(c)are representative of the tenants of the houses.
(4)Where the local authority refuse to enter into an agreement on the grounds that the housing co-operative do not satisfy paragraph (b) or (c) of subsection (3), the housing co-operative may appeal to the Secretary of State who may confirm or reverse the decision of the local authority.
(5)Where the Secretary of State reverses the decision of the local authority, the authority and the housing co-operative shall make the agreement.
(6)Where the local authority and the housing co-operative are unable to agree on the terms of the agreement, the housing co-operative may appeal to the Secretary of State who may determine the terms of the agreement.
(7)An agreement to which this section applies shall be made only with the approval of the Secretary of State, which may be given either generally or to any local authority or description of local authority or in any particular case, and may be given unconditionally or subject to any conditions.”
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