Part 6Economic prosperity boards and combined authorities
Requirements in connection with orders about EPBs
I1102Requirements in connection with changes to existing EPB arrangements
1
The Secretary of State may make an order under any of sections 89, 91, 92, 95 and 96 in relation to an existing EPB only if, having regard to a scheme prepared and published under section 101, the Secretary of State considers that the making of the order is likely to improve—
a
the exercise of statutory functions relating to economic development and regeneration in the area or areas to which the order relates, or
b
economic conditions in that area or those areas.
2
Before making the order, the Secretary of State must consult—
a
such of the authorities mentioned in section 100(2), and
b
such other persons (if any),
as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.
3
In making the order, the Secretary of State must have regard to the need—
a
to reflect the identities and interests of local communities, and
b
to secure effective and convenient local government.