Winding-up of existing fire and rescue authorities

4.—(1) In the Fire and Rescue Authority (Membership) Order 2017(1)(which makes provision for the Hampshire Fire and Rescue Authority to appoint a relevant police and crime commissioner as a member of the Authority) omit article 3 and Schedule 1.

(2) The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Authority may do anything necessary for the purpose of winding-up the affairs of the Hampshire Fire and Rescue Authority or the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Authority.

(3) For the purpose mentioned in paragraph (2), any function which would have been exercisable by the Hampshire Fire and Rescue Authority or the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Authority on or after 1st April 2021 but for the amendment made by paragraph (1) may be exercised by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Authority.