Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. I modified (18.11.2003 so far as relating to E. and so far as relating to a best value authority in W. mentioned in s. 101(7), 27.11.2003 so far as relating to a best value authority in W., other than one mentioned in s. 101(7)) by Local Government Act 2003 (c. 26), ss. 101, 128(3)(b), 128(4)(c), 128(5), 128(6); S.I. 2003/2938, art. 2(b) (with art. 8 Sch.); S.I. 2003/3034, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 16(1) substituted (18.11.2003 for E., 27.11.2003 for W.) by Local Government Act 2003 (c. 26), s. 128(6), Sch. 3 para. 8(2); S.I. 2003/2938, art. 3(a) (with art. 8 Sch.); S.I. 2003/3034, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I
(1)In this Act a reference to the Audit Commission is a reference to the Audit Commission for Local Authorities and the National Health Service in England and Wales.
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(3) The M1 Audit Commission Act 1998 shall be amended as follows.
(4)In section 33 (studies by Commission)—
(a) in subsection (1)(a), for “the provision of local authority services and of other services provided by bodies subject to audit” substitute “ the exercise of the functions of best value authorities and the provision of services provided by other bodies subject to audit ” , and
(b) in subsection (6)(a) for “local authorities” substitute “ best value authorities ” .
(5)In section 49(1) (restrictions on disclosure of information)—
(a) after “any provision of this Act” insert “ or of Part I of the Local Government Act 1999 ” , and
(b) at the end of paragraph (b) insert “ or under Part I of the 1999 Act ” .
(6)In section 53(1) (interpretation) after the definition of “auditor” insert—
“ “ best value authority ” means a best value authority for the purposes of Part I of the Local Government Act 1999; ”.
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(8)The Audit Commission may make payments to the Housing Corporation or the Secretary of State in respect of advice and assistance provided under section 75(1)(f) of the Housing Associations Act 1985.]
Textual Amendments
F2S. 22(2) repealed (18.11.2003) by Local Government Act 2003 (c. 26), s. 128(6), Sch. 8 Pt. 1; S.I. 2003/2938, art. 2(h)(iii) (with art. 8 Sch.)
F3S. 22(7) repealed (1.4.2005) by Public Audit (Wales) Act 2004 (c. 23), s. 73, Sch. 4; S.I. 2005/558, art. 2, Sch. 1
Commencement Information
I1S. 22 wholly in force at 1.4.2000; s. 22 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 27; s. 22 in force (E.) at 27.9.1999 and (W.) for certain purposes at 27.9.1999 by S.I. 1999/2169, art. 3(2), Sch. 2; s. 22 in force (W.) at 1.4.2000 by S.I. 1999/2815, art. 2
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