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.