Housing Act 1996

46 Appointment of manager to implement agreed proposals. E+W

(1) Where proposals agreed as mentioned in section 45 so provide, [F1 the Welsh Ministers] may by order F2 . . . appoint a manager to implement the proposals or such of them as are specified in the order.

(2) If the landlord is a registered charity, [F1 the Welsh Ministers] shall give notice to the [F3 Charity Commission] of the appointment.

(3) Where proposals make provision for the appointment of a manager, they shall also provide for the payment of his reasonable remuneration and expenses.

(4) The [F4 Relevant Authority] may give the manager directions in relation to the carrying out of his functions.

[F5 (4A) The Welsh Ministers may amend or revoke any directions given by them.]

(5) The manager may apply to the High Court for directions in relation to any particular matter arising in connection with the carrying out of his functions.

A direction of the court supersedes any direction of [F1 the Welsh Ministers] in respect of the same matter.

(6) If a vacancy occurs by death, resignation or otherwise in the office of manager, [F1 the Welsh Ministers] may by further order F2 . . . fill the vacancy.

[F6 (7) An order under this section—

(a) if made by the Housing Corporation, shall be made under its seal, and

(b) [F7 An order made by] the [F8 Welsh Ministers] , [F9 under this section] shall be made in writing.]

Textual Amendments

F1 Words in Pt. I substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 61(7), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F2 Words in s. 46(1)(6) repealed (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, ss. 140, 152, Sch. 16 para. 88(2), Sch. 18 Pt.VI (with ss. 137(1), 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art.5.

F3 Words in s. 46(2) substituted (27.2.2007) by Charities Act 2006 (c. 50), s. 79(2), Sch. 8 para. 189; S.I. 2007/309, art. 2, Sch.

F4 Words in Pt. I substituted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 82(1)(2) (with ss. 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art.5.

F5 S. 46(4A) inserted (18.10.2011) by Housing (Wales) Measure 2011 (nawm 5), s. 90(2), Sch. para. 10; S.I. 2011/2475, arts. 1(2), 2(v)

F6 S. 46(7) inserted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para. 88(3) (with ss. 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art.5.

F7 Words in s. 46(7)(b) substituted (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 91(a) (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

F8 Words in s. 46(7)(b) substituted (1.4.2010) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), ss. 62(a), 325(1); S.I. 2010/862, art. 2 (with Sch.)

F9 Words in s. 46(7)(b) inserted (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 91(b) (with art. 6, Sch. 3)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 S. 46(7) modified (1.12.2008) by The Transfer of Housing Corporation Functions (Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2839), arts. 1(1), 3, Sch. para. 5 (with art. 6)