The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (Election of Mayor and Transfer of Police and Crime Commissioner Functions) Order 2024

The Secretary of State makes this Order in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 107F(1), (5) and (6), 114, 115, 116 and 117(5) of, and by paragraph 3 of Schedule 5B and Schedule 5C to, the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 20091.

In accordance with section 107F(4) of that Act2 the mayor of the Combined Authority has consented to the making of this Order.

In accordance with section 113(1) of that Act3, the Secretary of State considers that making this Order is likely to improve the economic, social and environmental well-being of some or all of the people who live or work in the area, and is appropriate having regard to the need to secure effective and convenient local government and to reflect the identities and interests of local communities. The Secretary of State has carried out a public consultation in accordance with section 113(2) of that Act.