Part IX General and supplemental
Chapter I General
I1113 Default powers of appropriate Minister.
1
The powers conferred by this section are exercisable by the Secretary of State if he is satisfied that the Commission or the English Council—
a
has without reasonable excuse failed to discharge any of its functions; or
b
in discharging any of its functions, has without reasonable excuse failed to comply with any directions or guidance given by him under section 6(2) or 54(4) in relation to those functions.
2
The powers conferred by this section are exercisable by the Assembly if it is satisfied that the Welsh Council—
a
has without reasonable excuse failed to discharge any of its functions; or
b
in discharging any of its functions, has without reasonable excuse failed to comply with any directions or guidance given by the Assembly under section 54(4) in relation to those functions.
3
The appropriate Minister may—
a
make an order declaring the authority in question to be in default; and
b
direct the authority to discharge such of its functions, and in such manner and within such period or periods, as may be specified in the direction.
4
If the authority fails to comply with the appropriate Minister’s direction under subsection (3), the appropriate Minister may—
a
discharge the functions to which the direction relates himself; or
b
make arrangements for any other person to discharge those functions on his behalf.