2017 No. 250
The Tees Valley Combined Authority (Functions) Order 2017
Made
Coming into force in accordance with article 1
The Secretary of State makes the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 105(3), 105A(1)(b) and (2)(a), 107D(1), 114(1) and (3) and 117(5) of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 20091 (“the 2009 Act”).
In accordance with section 105B(1)(b) of the 2009 Act2—
the councils whose local government areas are comprised in the area of the Tees Valley Combined Authority and the Tees Valley Combined Authority have consented to the making of this Order3, and
the Secretary of State considers that the making of this Order is likely to improve the exercise of statutory functions in the area to which this Order relates.
The Secretary of State, having had regard to a scheme prepared and published under section 112 of the 2009 Act4, considers that—
the making of this Order is likely to improve the exercise of statutory functions in the area to which this Order relates, and
any consultation required by section 113(2) of the 2009 Act5 has been carried out.
In accordance with section 113(3) of the 2009 Act, in making this Order, the Secretary of State has had regard to the need to reflect the identities and interests of local communities, and the need to secure effective and convenient local government.
A draft of this instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament pursuant to section 117(2) of the 2009 Act.
In accordance with section 105B(9) of the 2009 Act the Secretary of State has laid before Parliament a report explaining the effect of this Order and why the Secretary of State considers it appropriate to make this Order.
Accordingly the Secretary of State makes the following Order: