F1F1Part 6AThe London Fire Commissioner
327FThe Deputy Mayor for Fire
1
The Mayor may arrange for the Deputy Mayor for Fire to exercise any function of the Mayor relating to fire and rescue.
2
In this Part “the Deputy Mayor for Fire” means—
a
a person who has been appointed by the Mayor under section 67(1)(b) as the Deputy Mayor for Fire, or
b
a person who has been appointed by the Mayor under section 67(1)(b) and designated by the Mayor as the Deputy Mayor for Fire.
3
In subsection (1) the reference to the functions of the Mayor relating to fire and rescue are to the Mayor's functions under—
a
section 327A(7) (duty to hold London Fire Commissioner to account), and
b
section 327D(1) (power to give guidance and directions to the London Fire Commissioner).
4
Section 327E applies in relation to the exercise of functions under section 327D(1) by the Deputy Mayor for Fire as it applies in relation to their exercise by the Mayor.
Pt. 6A inserted (E.W.) (31.1.2017 for specified purposes, 1.3.2018 for the insertion of ss. 327A(1)-(3)(7)(8), 327B-327D, 327F, 327H(1)(2)(b)(3)-(12)(13)(b), 22.3.2018 for the insertion of s. 327A(4) for specified purposes, 1.4.2018 in so far as not already in force) by Policing and Crime Act 2017 (c. 3), s. 183(1)(5)(e), Sch. 2 para. 10; S.I. 2018/227, regs. 2(b)(ii), 3(1)(b)(c)(2), 4(c)