Part 5Integrated Transport Authorities etc

Chapter 2Arrangements relating to Integrated Transport Authorities

Power to change name

I1C197Change of name of ITA

1

An ITA may, by a resolution in relation to which the requirements mentioned in subsection (2) are met, change the name by which it is known.

2

The requirements are—

a

that the resolution is considered at a meeting of the ITA which is specially convened for the purpose,

b

that particulars of the resolution were included in the notice of the meeting, and

c

that the resolution is passed at the meeting by not less than two-thirds of the members of the ITA who vote on it.

3

An ITA which changes its name under this section must—

a

send notice of the change to the Secretary of State, and

b

publish the notice in such manner as the Secretary of State may direct.

4

A change of name under this section does not affect the rights or obligations of the ITA concerned or any other person, or render defective any legal proceedings; and any legal proceedings may be commenced or continued as if there had been no change of name.