10 Inspections.E+W
[F1(A1)The Audit Commission may carry out an inspection of a best value authority's performance of its functions or of any particular function or functions.]
(1)The Audit Commission may [F2, in particular,] carry out an inspection of a best value authority’s compliance with the requirements of this Part.
(2)If the Secretary of State directs the Commission to carry out an inspection of a specified best value authority’s compliance with the requirements of this Part in relation to specified functions, the Commission shall comply with the direction.
(3)Before giving a direction under subsection (2) the Secretary of State shall consult the Commission.
(4)In carrying out an inspection, and in deciding whether to do so, the Commission shall have regard to—
F3(a). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(b)any guidance issued by the Secretary of State.
[F4(5)The preceding provisions of this section do not apply in relation to [F5—
(a)a Welsh best value authority, or
(b)a police authority for a police area in Wales.]]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 10(A1) inserted (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), ss. 152(2), 245(5); S.I. 2008/172, art. 4(d)
F2Words in s. 10(1) inserted (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), ss. 152(3), 245(5); S.I. 2008/172, art. 4(d)
F3S. 10(4)(a) repealed (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), s. 245(5), Sch. 8 para. 14(2), Sch. 18 Pt. 8; S.I. 2008/917, art. 2(1)(e)(i)(v)
F4S. 10(5) inserted (1.4.2005) by Public Audit (Wales) Act 2004 (c. 23), s. 73, Sch. 1 para. 8; S.I. 2005/558, art. 2, Sch. 1
F5S. 10(5)(a)(b) substituted for words (1.4.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), s. 245(5), Sch. 8 para. 14(3); S.I. 2008/917, art. 2(1)(e)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Ss. 10-13 applied (with modifications) (1.10.2004 except in relation to W., 10.11.2004 for W.) by Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 (c. 21), ss. 24, 61; S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2; S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2
Commencement Information
I1 S. 10 wholly in force at 1.4.2000; s. 10 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 27 ; s. 10(4) in force for certain purposes at 27.9.1999 by S.I. 1999/2169, art. 3(2), Sch. 2; s. 10(4) in force at (W.) 1.10.1999 by S.I. 1999/2815, art. 2; s. 10(1)-(4) in force (E.) at 1.4.2000 and (W.) for certain purposes at 1.4.2000 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 1999/2169, art. 4(2), Sch. 3; s. 10(1)-(3) in force (W.) at 1.4.2000 by S.I. 1999/2815, art. 3