Part 2Local democracy and devolution
Chapter 1Combined county authorities
Constitution of CCAs
I117Change of name
1
A CCA 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 CCA 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 CCA who vote on it.
3
A CCA 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 CCA 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.