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F1SCHEDULE 2

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1

Subject to sub-paragraph (2) below, a funding authority may do anything which appears to them to be necessary or expedient for the purpose of or in connection with the discharge of their functions, including in particular—

a

acquiring and disposing of land and other property,

b

entering into contracts,

c

investing sums not immediately required for the purpose of the discharge of their functions, and

d

accepting gifts of money, land or other property.

2

A funding authority shall not borrow money.

3

1

The Secretary of State may authorise a funding authority to purchase compulsorily any land required for the purpose of implementing any proposals under section 211, 212 or 260 (establishment or change in character of grant-maintained school) which are required to be implemented.

2

The M1Acquisition of Land Act 1981 shall apply to compulsory purchase under this paragraph.